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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,998.40, 37,252.76 and 15,061.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,998.40, 37,252.76 and 15,061.02 is: 20,781.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,998.40 : 37,252.76 = 15,061.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,998.40/37,252.76 = 15,061.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,998.40x = 37,252.76 × 15,061.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,998.40x = 561,064,488.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,064,488.11/26,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,781.40

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