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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,996.52, 37,255.94 and 15,062.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,996.52, 37,255.94 and 15,062.18 is: 20,786.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,996.52 : 37,255.94 = 15,062.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,996.52/37,255.94 = 15,062.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,996.52x = 37,255.94 × 15,062.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,996.52x = 561,155,674.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,155,674.35/26,996.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.22

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