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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,998.03, 37,252.29 and 15,060.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,998.03, 37,252.29 and 15,060.61 is: 20,780.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,998.03 : 37,252.29 = 15,060.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,998.03/37,252.29 = 15,060.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,998.03x = 37,252.29 × 15,060.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,998.03x = 561,042,211.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,042,211.30/26,998.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,780.86

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