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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.70, 37,187.64 and 15,012.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.70, 37,187.64 and 15,012.54 is: 20,716.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.70 : 37,187.64 = 15,012.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.70/37,187.64 = 15,012.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.70x = 37,187.64 × 15,012.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.70x = 558,280,933.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,280,933.01/26,948.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,716.43

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