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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,995.79, 37,254.90 and 15,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,995.79, 37,254.90 and 15,061.44 is: 20,785.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,995.79 : 37,254.90 = 15,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,995.79/37,254.90 = 15,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,995.79x = 37,254.90 × 15,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,995.79x = 561,112,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,112,441.06/26,995.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.19

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