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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.12, 37,187.42 and 15,011.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.12, 37,187.42 and 15,011.22 is: 20,714.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.12 : 37,187.42 = 15,011.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.12/37,187.42 = 15,011.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.12x = 37,187.42 × 15,011.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.12x = 558,228,542.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,228,542.85/26,948.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.93

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