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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,949.53, 37,189.39 and 15,012.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,949.53, 37,189.39 and 15,012.22 is: 20,716.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,949.53 : 37,189.39 = 15,012.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,949.53/37,189.39 = 15,012.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,949.53x = 37,189.39 × 15,012.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,949.53x = 558,295,304.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,295,304.35/26,949.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,716.33

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