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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.14, 37,188.21 and 15,010.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.14, 37,188.21 and 15,010.49 is: 20,715.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.14 : 37,188.21 = 15,010.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.14/37,188.21 = 15,010.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.14x = 37,188.21 × 15,010.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.14x = 558,213,068.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,213,068.38/26,947.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,715.11

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