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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,949.23, 37,190.34 and 15,465.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,949.23, 37,190.34 and 15,465.98 is: 21,343.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,949.23 : 37,190.34 = 15,465.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,949.23/37,190.34 = 15,465.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,949.23x = 37,190.34 × 15,465.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,949.23x = 575,185,054.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,185,054.63/26,949.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,343.29

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