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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,949.80, 37,193.46 and 15,015.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,949.80, 37,193.46 and 15,015.08 is: 20,722.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,949.80 : 37,193.46 = 15,015.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,949.80/37,193.46 = 15,015.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,949.80x = 37,193.46 × 15,015.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,949.80x = 558,462,777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,462,777.38/26,949.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,722.33

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