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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.56, 37,259.04 and 15,064.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.56, 37,259.04 and 15,064.21 is: 20,788.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.56 : 37,259.04 = 15,064.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.56/37,259.04 = 15,064.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.56x = 37,259.04 × 15,064.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.56x = 561,278,002.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,278,002.96/26,999.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,788.41

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