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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.46, 37,183.94 and 15,011.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.46, 37,183.94 and 15,011.50 is: 20,713.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.46 : 37,183.94 = 15,011.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.46/37,183.94 = 15,011.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.46x = 37,183.94 × 15,011.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.46x = 558,186,715.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,186,715.31/26,948.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,713.12

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