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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,995.52, 37,254.56 and 15,061.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,995.52, 37,254.56 and 15,061.18 is: 20,784.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,995.52 : 37,254.56 = 15,061.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,995.52/37,254.56 = 15,061.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,995.52x = 37,254.56 × 15,061.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,995.52x = 561,097,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,097,633.98/26,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,784.84

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