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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.87, 37,254.63 and 15,058.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.87, 37,254.63 and 15,058.18 is: 20,781.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.87 : 37,254.63 = 15,058.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.87/37,254.63 = 15,058.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.87x = 37,254.63 × 15,058.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.87x = 560,987,027.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,987,027.41/26,994.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,781.25

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