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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.16, 37,258.73 and 15,062.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.16, 37,258.73 and 15,062.51 is: 20,786.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.16 : 37,258.73 = 15,062.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.16/37,258.73 = 15,062.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.16x = 37,258.73 × 15,062.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.16x = 561,209,731.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,209,731.61/26,999.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.19

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