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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,950.24, 37,190.91 and 15,014.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,950.24, 37,190.91 and 15,014.62 is: 20,719.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,950.24 : 37,190.91 = 15,014.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,950.24/37,190.91 = 15,014.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,950.24x = 37,190.91 × 15,014.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,950.24x = 558,407,381.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,407,381.10/26,950.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,719.94

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