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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.64, 37,252.16 and 15,057.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.64, 37,252.16 and 15,057.67 is: 20,779.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.64 : 37,252.16 = 15,057.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.64/37,252.16 = 15,057.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.64x = 37,252.16 × 15,057.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.64x = 560,930,545.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,930,545.81/26,994.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.33

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