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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,950.02, 37,191.02 and 15,014.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,950.02, 37,191.02 and 15,014.13 is: 20,719.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,950.02 : 37,191.02 = 15,014.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,950.02/37,191.02 = 15,014.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,950.02x = 37,191.02 × 15,014.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,950.02x = 558,390,809.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,390,809.11/26,950.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,719.50

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