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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.53, 37,190.12 and 15,011.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.53, 37,190.12 and 15,011.87 is: 20,717.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.53 : 37,190.12 = 15,011.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.53/37,190.12 = 15,011.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.53x = 37,190.12 × 15,011.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.53x = 558,292,985.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,292,985.71/26,948.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,717.01

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