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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.90, 37,190.63 and 15,012.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.90, 37,190.63 and 15,012.23 is: 20,717.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.90 : 37,190.63 = 15,012.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.90/37,190.63 = 15,012.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.90x = 37,190.63 × 15,012.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.90x = 558,314,142.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,314,142.98/26,948.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,717.51

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