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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.68, 37,251.84 and 15,057.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.68, 37,251.84 and 15,057.52 is: 20,779.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.68 : 37,251.84 = 15,057.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.68/37,251.84 = 15,057.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.68x = 37,251.84 × 15,057.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.68x = 560,920,325.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,920,325.84/26,993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.69

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