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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.34, 37,189.86 and 15,011.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.34, 37,189.86 and 15,011.67 is: 20,716.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.34 : 37,189.86 = 15,011.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.34/37,189.86 = 15,011.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.34x = 37,189.86 × 15,011.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.34x = 558,281,988.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,281,988.83/26,948.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,716.75

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