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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,995.89, 37,253.88 and 15,058.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,995.89, 37,253.88 and 15,058.92 is: 20,781.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,995.89 : 37,253.88 = 15,058.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,995.89/37,253.88 = 15,058.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,995.89x = 37,253.88 × 15,058.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,995.89x = 561,003,198.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,003,198.61/26,995.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,781.06

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