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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,950.53, 37,190.76 and 15,013.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,950.53, 37,190.76 and 15,013.23 is: 20,717.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,950.53 : 37,190.76 = 15,013.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,950.53/37,190.76 = 15,013.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,950.53x = 37,190.76 × 15,013.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,950.53x = 558,353,433.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,353,433.75/26,950.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,717.72

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