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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.29, 37,250.80 and 15,057.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.29, 37,250.80 and 15,057.40 is: 20,779.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.29 : 37,250.80 = 15,057.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.29/37,250.80 = 15,057.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.29x = 37,250.80 × 15,057.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.29x = 560,900,195.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,900,195.92/26,993.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.25

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