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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,950.28, 37,191.34 and 15,013.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,950.28, 37,191.34 and 15,013.52 is: 20,718.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,950.28 : 37,191.34 = 15,013.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,950.28/37,191.34 = 15,013.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,950.28x = 37,191.34 × 15,013.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,950.28x = 558,372,926.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,372,926.92/26,950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,718.63

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