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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.73, 37,252.70 and 15,058.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.73, 37,252.70 and 15,058.06 is: 20,780.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.73 : 37,252.70 = 15,058.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.73/37,252.70 = 15,058.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.73x = 37,252.70 × 15,058.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.73x = 560,953,130.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,953,130.21/26,994.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,780.10

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