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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.18, 37,188.42 and 15,011.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.18, 37,188.42 and 15,011.40 is: 20,715.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.18 : 37,188.42 = 15,011.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.18/37,188.42 = 15,011.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.18x = 37,188.42 × 15,011.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.18x = 558,250,247.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,250,247.99/26,948.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,715.69

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