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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.78, 37,253.51 and 15,060.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.78, 37,253.51 and 15,060.44 is: 20,783.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.78 : 37,253.51 = 15,060.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.78/37,253.51 = 15,060.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.78x = 37,253.51 × 15,060.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.78x = 561,054,252.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,054,252.14/26,994.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,783.81

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