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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.44, 37,186.43 and 15,011.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.44, 37,186.43 and 15,011.52 is: 20,714.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.44 : 37,186.43 = 15,011.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.44/37,186.43 = 15,011.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.44x = 37,186.43 × 15,011.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.44x = 558,224,875.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,224,875.20/26,948.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.55

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