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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,950.40, 37,192.70 and 15,013.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,950.40, 37,192.70 and 15,013.74 is: 20,719.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,950.40 : 37,192.70 = 15,013.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,950.40/37,192.70 = 15,013.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,950.40x = 37,192.70 × 15,013.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,950.40x = 558,401,452.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,401,452.63/26,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,719.60

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