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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,949.69, 37,189.83 and 15,012.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,949.69, 37,189.83 and 15,012.30 is: 20,716.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,949.69 : 37,189.83 = 15,012.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,949.69/37,189.83 = 15,012.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,949.69x = 37,189.83 × 15,012.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,949.69x = 558,304,884.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,304,884.91/26,949.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,716.56

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