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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.29, 37,252.17 and 15,057.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.29, 37,252.17 and 15,057.32 is: 20,779.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.29 : 37,252.17 = 15,057.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.29/37,252.17 = 15,057.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.29x = 37,252.17 × 15,057.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.29x = 560,917,658.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,917,658.12/26,994.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.13

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