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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.34, 37,250.82 and 15,056.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.34, 37,250.82 and 15,056.64 is: 20,778.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.34 : 37,250.82 = 15,056.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.34/37,250.82 = 15,056.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.34x = 37,250.82 × 15,056.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.34x = 560,872,186.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,872,186.44/26,993.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,778.17

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