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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.40, 37,258.71 and 15,062.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.40, 37,258.71 and 15,062.43 is: 20,785.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.40 : 37,258.71 = 15,062.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.40/37,258.71 = 15,062.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.40x = 37,258.71 × 15,062.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.40x = 561,206,711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,206,711.27/26,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.90

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