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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.78, 37,252.13 and 15,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.78, 37,252.13 and 15,059.44 is: 20,782.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.78 : 37,252.13 = 15,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.78/37,252.13 = 15,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.78x = 37,252.13 × 15,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.78x = 560,996,216.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,996,216.61/26,993.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,782.43

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