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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.04, 37,254.66 and 15,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.04, 37,254.66 and 15,061.52 is: 20,786.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.04 : 37,254.66 = 15,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.04/37,254.66 = 15,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.04x = 37,254.66 × 15,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.04x = 561,111,806.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,111,806.68/26,994.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.51

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