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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,949.96, 37,191.89 and 15,014.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,949.96, 37,191.89 and 15,014.03 is: 20,719.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,949.96 : 37,191.89 = 15,014.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,949.96/37,191.89 = 15,014.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,949.96x = 37,191.89 × 15,014.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,949.96x = 558,400,003.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,400,003.79/26,949.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,719.88

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