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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.52, 37,253.18 and 15,060.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.52, 37,253.18 and 15,060.18 is: 20,783.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.52 : 37,253.18 = 15,060.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.52/37,253.18 = 15,060.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.52x = 37,253.18 × 15,060.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.52x = 561,039,596.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,039,596.37/26,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,783.46

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