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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.40, 37,189.94 and 15,011.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.40, 37,189.94 and 15,011.74 is: 20,716.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.40 : 37,189.94 = 15,011.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.40/37,189.94 = 15,011.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.40x = 37,189.94 × 15,011.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.40x = 558,285,634.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,285,634.84/26,948.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,716.84

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