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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.39, 37,250.44 and 15,056.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.39, 37,250.44 and 15,056.42 is: 20,777.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.39 : 37,250.44 = 15,056.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.39/37,250.44 = 15,056.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.39x = 37,250.44 × 15,056.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.39x = 560,858,045.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,858,045.93/26,993.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.61

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