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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,950.23, 37,191.72 and 15,466.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,950.23, 37,191.72 and 15,466.98 is: 21,344.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,950.23 : 37,191.72 = 15,466.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,950.23/37,191.72 = 15,466.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,950.23x = 37,191.72 × 15,466.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,950.23x = 575,243,589.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,243,589.41/26,950.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,344.66

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