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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.04, 37,253.28 and 15,060.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.04, 37,253.28 and 15,060.52 is: 20,785.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.04 : 37,253.28 = 15,060.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.04/37,253.28 = 15,060.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.04x = 37,253.28 × 15,060.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.04x = 561,053,768.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,053,768.51/26,993.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.13

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