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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,997.26, 37,255.84 and 15,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,997.26, 37,255.84 and 15,060.80 is: 20,783.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,997.26 : 37,255.84 = 15,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,997.26/37,255.84 = 15,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,997.26x = 37,255.84 × 15,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,997.26x = 561,102,810.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,102,810.56/26,997.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,783.70

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