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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,950.36, 37,190.32 and 15,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,950.36, 37,190.32 and 15,015 is: 20,720.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,950.36 : 37,190.32 = 15,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,950.36/37,190.32 = 15,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,950.36x = 37,190.32 × 15,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,950.36x = 558,412,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,412,654.80/26,950.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,720.04

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