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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.80, 37,192.08 and 15,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.80, 37,192.08 and 15,014.08 is: 20,720.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.80 : 37,192.08 = 15,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.80/37,192.08 = 15,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.80x = 37,192.08 × 15,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.80x = 558,404,864.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,404,864.49/26,948.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,720.95

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