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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,949.99, 37,190.62 and 15,013.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,949.99, 37,190.62 and 15,013.41 is: 20,718.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,949.99 : 37,190.62 = 15,013.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,949.99/37,190.62 = 15,013.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,949.99x = 37,190.62 × 15,013.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,949.99x = 558,358,124.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,358,124.79/26,949.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,718.30

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