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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.07, 37,188.59 and 15,011.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.07, 37,188.59 and 15,011.37 is: 20,715.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.07 : 37,188.59 = 15,011.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.07/37,188.59 = 15,011.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.07x = 37,188.59 × 15,011.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.07x = 558,251,609.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,251,609.21/26,948.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,715.83

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