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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,998.05, 37,260.18 and 15,065.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,998.05, 37,260.18 and 15,065.52 is: 20,792.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,998.05 : 37,260.18 = 15,065.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,998.05/37,260.18 = 15,065.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,998.05x = 37,260.18 × 15,065.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,998.05x = 561,343,986.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,343,986.99/26,998.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,792.02

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