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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.54, 37,255.35 and 15,062.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.54, 37,255.35 and 15,062.02 is: 20,787.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.54 : 37,255.35 = 15,062.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.54/37,255.35 = 15,062.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.54x = 37,255.35 × 15,062.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.54x = 561,140,826.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,140,826.81/26,994.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.20

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