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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.63, 37,259.60 and 15,063.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.63, 37,259.60 and 15,063.47 is: 20,787.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.63 : 37,259.60 = 15,063.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.63/37,259.60 = 15,063.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.63x = 37,259.60 × 15,063.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.63x = 561,258,744.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,258,744.92/26,999.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.65

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