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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,995.38, 37,253.65 and 15,059.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,995.38, 37,253.65 and 15,059.47 is: 20,782.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,995.38 : 37,253.65 = 15,059.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,995.38/37,253.65 = 15,059.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,995.38x = 37,253.65 × 15,059.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,995.38x = 561,020,224.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,020,224.57/26,995.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,782.08

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