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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.92, 37,252.40 and 15,057.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.92, 37,252.40 and 15,057.00 is: 20,779.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.92 : 37,252.40 = 15,057.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.92/37,252.40 = 15,057.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.92x = 37,252.40 × 15,057.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.92x = 560,909,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,909,171.82/26,993.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.09

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