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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,995.14, 37,252.85 and 15,058.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,995.14, 37,252.85 and 15,058.17 is: 20,780.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,995.14 : 37,252.85 = 15,058.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,995.14/37,252.85 = 15,058.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,995.14x = 37,252.85 × 15,058.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,995.14x = 560,959,562.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,959,562.02/26,995.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,780.02

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