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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,949.14, 37,190.97 and 15,012.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,949.14, 37,190.97 and 15,012.49 is: 20,717.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,949.14 : 37,190.97 = 15,012.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,949.14/37,190.97 = 15,012.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,949.14x = 37,190.97 × 15,012.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,949.14x = 558,329,065.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,329,065.22/26,949.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,717.88

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