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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.06, 37,258.61 and 15,061.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.06, 37,258.61 and 15,061.69 is: 20,785.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.06 : 37,258.61 = 15,061.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.06/37,258.61 = 15,061.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.06x = 37,258.61 × 15,061.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.06x = 561,177,465.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,177,465.20/26,999.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.07

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