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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.14, 37,189.59 and 15,011.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.14, 37,189.59 and 15,011.49 is: 20,716.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.14 : 37,189.59 = 15,011.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.14/37,189.59 = 15,011.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.14x = 37,189.59 × 15,011.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.14x = 558,271,158.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,271,158.39/26,948.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,716.50

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