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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,996.39, 37,254.57 and 15,059.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,996.39, 37,254.57 and 15,059.42 is: 20,781.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,996.39 : 37,254.57 = 15,059.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,996.39/37,254.57 = 15,059.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,996.39x = 37,254.57 × 15,059.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,996.39x = 561,032,030.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,032,030.28/26,996.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,781.75

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