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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,995.28, 37,252.64 and 15,060.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,995.28, 37,252.64 and 15,060.63 is: 20,783.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,995.28 : 37,252.64 = 15,060.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,995.28/37,252.64 = 15,060.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,995.28x = 37,252.64 × 15,060.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,995.28x = 561,048,404.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,048,404.91/26,995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,783.21

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