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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.35, 37,189.85 and 15,011.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.35, 37,189.85 and 15,011.68 is: 20,716.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.35 : 37,189.85 = 15,011.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.35/37,189.85 = 15,011.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.35x = 37,189.85 × 15,011.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.35x = 558,282,113.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,282,113.59/26,948.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,716.75

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