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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.56, 37,186.61 and 15,011.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.56, 37,186.61 and 15,011.64 is: 20,714.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.56 : 37,186.61 = 15,011.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.56/37,186.61 = 15,011.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.56x = 37,186.61 × 15,011.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.56x = 558,232,066.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,232,066.53/26,948.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.72

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