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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.29, 37,252.83 and 15,059.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.29, 37,252.83 and 15,059.94 is: 20,783.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.29 : 37,252.83 = 15,059.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.29/37,252.83 = 15,059.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.29x = 37,252.83 × 15,059.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.29x = 561,025,384.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,025,384.63/26,994.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,783.12

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