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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.54, 37,253.97 and 15,061.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.54, 37,253.97 and 15,061.02 is: 20,785.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.54 : 37,253.97 = 15,061.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.54/37,253.97 = 15,061.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.54x = 37,253.97 × 15,061.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.54x = 561,082,787.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,082,787.25/26,993.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.82

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