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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.89, 37,252.50 and 15,057.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.89, 37,252.50 and 15,057.92 is: 20,779.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.89 : 37,252.50 = 15,057.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.89/37,252.50 = 15,057.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.89x = 37,252.50 × 15,057.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.89x = 560,944,978.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,944,978.54/26,994.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.68

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