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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,996.90, 37,255.62 and 15,060.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,996.90, 37,255.62 and 15,060.23 is: 20,783.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,996.90 : 37,255.62 = 15,060.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,996.90/37,255.62 = 15,060.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,996.90x = 37,255.62 × 15,060.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,996.90x = 561,078,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,078,173.54/26,996.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,783.06

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