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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,997.66, 37,259.37 and 15,062.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,997.66, 37,259.37 and 15,062.11 is: 20,787.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,997.66 : 37,259.37 = 15,062.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,997.66/37,259.37 = 15,062.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,997.66x = 37,259.37 × 15,062.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,997.66x = 561,204,636.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,204,636.32/26,997.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.16

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