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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.71, 37,190.36 and 15,012.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.71, 37,190.36 and 15,012.03 is: 20,717.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.71 : 37,190.36 = 15,012.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.71/37,190.36 = 15,012.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.71x = 37,190.36 × 15,012.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.71x = 558,302,837.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,302,837.56/26,948.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,717.24

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