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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.13, 37,189.57 and 15,011.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.13, 37,189.57 and 15,011.48 is: 20,716.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.13 : 37,189.57 = 15,011.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.13/37,189.57 = 15,011.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.13x = 37,189.57 × 15,011.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.13x = 558,270,300.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,270,300.32/26,948.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,716.48

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