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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.03, 37,187.32 and 15,010.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.03, 37,187.32 and 15,010.73 is: 20,714.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.03 : 37,187.32 = 15,010.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.03/37,187.32 = 15,010.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.03x = 37,187.32 × 15,010.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.03x = 558,208,558.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,208,558.95/26,948.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.26

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