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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.54, 37,251.14 and 15,056.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.54, 37,251.14 and 15,056.57 is: 20,778.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.54 : 37,251.14 = 15,056.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.54/37,251.14 = 15,056.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.54x = 37,251.14 × 15,056.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.54x = 560,874,396.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,874,396.99/26,993.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,778.10

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