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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.88, 37,251.24 and 15,058.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.88, 37,251.24 and 15,058.98 is: 20,780.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.88 : 37,251.24 = 15,058.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.88/37,251.24 = 15,058.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.88x = 37,251.24 × 15,058.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.88x = 560,965,678.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,965,678.14/26,994.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,780.45

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