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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.72, 37,189.65 and 15,465.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.72, 37,189.65 and 15,465.48 is: 21,342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.72 : 37,189.65 = 15,465.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.72/37,189.65 = 15,465.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.72x = 37,189.65 × 15,465.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.72x = 575,155,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,155,749.62/26,948.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,342.60

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