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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.65, 37,188.87 and 15,010.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.65, 37,188.87 and 15,010.98 is: 20,715.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.65 : 37,188.87 = 15,010.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.65/37,188.87 = 15,010.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.65x = 37,188.87 × 15,010.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.65x = 558,241,383.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,241,383.79/26,947.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,715.77

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