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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,950.30, 37,192.98 and 15,013.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,950.30, 37,192.98 and 15,013.24 is: 20,719.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,950.30 : 37,192.98 = 15,013.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,950.30/37,192.98 = 15,013.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,950.30x = 37,192.98 × 15,013.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,950.30x = 558,387,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,387,135.06/26,950.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,719.14

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