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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.88, 37,188.04 and 15,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.88, 37,188.04 and 15,014.08 is: 20,719.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.88 : 37,188.04 = 15,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.88/37,188.04 = 15,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.88x = 37,188.04 × 15,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.88x = 558,343,946.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,343,946.59/26,947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,719.41

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