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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,997.03, 37,250.91 and 15,059.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,997.03, 37,250.91 and 15,059.61 is: 20,779.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,997.03 : 37,250.91 = 15,059.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,997.03/37,250.91 = 15,059.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,997.03x = 37,250.91 × 15,059.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,997.03x = 560,984,176.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,984,176.75/26,997.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.48

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