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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,995.17, 37,254.15 and 15,058.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,995.17, 37,254.15 and 15,058.20 is: 20,780.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,995.17 : 37,254.15 = 15,058.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,995.17/37,254.15 = 15,058.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,995.17x = 37,254.15 × 15,058.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,995.17x = 560,980,441.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,980,441.53/26,995.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,780.77

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