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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,998.31, 37,257.57 and 15,060.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,998.31, 37,257.57 and 15,060.94 is: 20,784.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,998.31 : 37,257.57 = 15,060.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,998.31/37,257.57 = 15,060.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,998.31x = 37,257.57 × 15,060.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,998.31x = 561,133,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,133,933.17/26,998.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,784.04

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