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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.44, 37,259.12 and 15,062.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.44, 37,259.12 and 15,062.06 is: 20,785.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.44 : 37,259.12 = 15,062.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.44/37,259.12 = 15,062.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.44x = 37,259.12 × 15,062.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.44x = 561,199,231.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,199,231.79/26,999.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.59

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