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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.94, 37,259.78 and 15,063.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.94, 37,259.78 and 15,063.26 is: 20,787.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.94 : 37,259.78 = 15,063.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.94/37,259.78 = 15,063.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.94x = 37,259.78 × 15,063.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.94x = 561,253,492.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,253,492.07/26,999.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.21

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