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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.10, 37,258.64 and 15,062.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.10, 37,258.64 and 15,062.42 is: 20,786.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.10 : 37,258.64 = 15,062.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.10/37,258.64 = 15,062.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.10x = 37,258.64 × 15,062.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.10x = 561,205,098.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,205,098.02/26,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.07

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