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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.21, 37,189.19 and 15,011.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.21, 37,189.19 and 15,011.75 is: 20,716.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.21 : 37,189.19 = 15,011.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.21/37,189.19 = 15,011.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.21x = 37,189.19 × 15,011.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.21x = 558,274,822.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,274,822.98/26,948.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,716.58

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