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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,995.54, 37,256.73 and 15,063.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,995.54, 37,256.73 and 15,063.02 is: 20,788.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,995.54 : 37,256.73 = 15,063.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,995.54/37,256.73 = 15,063.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,995.54x = 37,256.73 × 15,063.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,995.54x = 561,198,869.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,198,869.12/26,995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,788.58

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