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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.04, 37,250.45 and 15,056.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.04, 37,250.45 and 15,056.07 is: 20,777.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.04 : 37,250.45 = 15,056.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.04/37,250.45 = 15,056.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.04x = 37,250.45 × 15,056.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.04x = 560,845,121.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,845,121.20/26,993.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.40

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