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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,995.54, 37,253.90 and 15,058.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,995.54, 37,253.90 and 15,058.57 is: 20,780.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,995.54 : 37,253.90 = 15,058.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,995.54/37,253.90 = 15,058.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,995.54x = 37,253.90 × 15,058.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,995.54x = 560,990,460.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,990,460.92/26,995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,780.86

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