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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,950.11, 37,192.30 and 15,013.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,950.11, 37,192.30 and 15,013.45 is: 20,719.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,950.11 : 37,192.30 = 15,013.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,950.11/37,192.30 = 15,013.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,950.11x = 37,192.30 × 15,013.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,950.11x = 558,384,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,384,736.44/26,950.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,719.20

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