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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,996.04, 37,257.42 and 15,063.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,996.04, 37,257.42 and 15,063.52 is: 20,789.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,996.04 : 37,257.42 = 15,063.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,996.04/37,257.42 = 15,063.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,996.04x = 37,257.42 × 15,063.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,996.04x = 561,227,891.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,227,891.32/26,996.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,789.27

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