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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,026.72, 37,296.53 and 15,090.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,026.72, 37,296.53 and 15,090.26 is: 20,824.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,026.72 : 37,296.53 = 15,090.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,026.72/37,296.53 = 15,090.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,026.72x = 37,296.53 × 15,090.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,026.72x = 562,814,259.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,814,259.35/27,026.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,824.36

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