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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.75, 37,253.08 and 15,057.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.75, 37,253.08 and 15,057.06 is: 20,779.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.75 : 37,253.08 = 15,057.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.75/37,253.08 = 15,057.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.75x = 37,253.08 × 15,057.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.75x = 560,921,754.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,921,754.93/26,993.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.69

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