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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.23, 37,252.01 and 15,057.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.23, 37,252.01 and 15,057.56 is: 20,779.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.23 : 37,252.01 = 15,057.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.23/37,252.01 = 15,057.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.23x = 37,252.01 × 15,057.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.23x = 560,924,114.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,924,114.15/26,994.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.41

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