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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.38, 37,252.27 and 15,058.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.38, 37,252.27 and 15,058.47 is: 20,780.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.38 : 37,252.27 = 15,058.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.38/37,252.27 = 15,058.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.38x = 37,252.27 × 15,058.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.38x = 560,962,348.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,962,348.75/26,994.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,780.71

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