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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.90, 37,259.75 and 15,063.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.90, 37,259.75 and 15,063.24 is: 20,787.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.90 : 37,259.75 = 15,063.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.90/37,259.75 = 15,063.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.90x = 37,259.75 × 15,063.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.90x = 561,252,556.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,252,556.59/26,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.21

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