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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,949.30, 37,191.60 and 15,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,949.30, 37,191.60 and 15,012.24 is: 20,717.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,949.30 : 37,191.60 = 15,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,949.30/37,191.60 = 15,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,949.30x = 37,191.60 × 15,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,949.30x = 558,329,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,329,225.18/26,949.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,717.76

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