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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,950.66, 37,191.95 and 15,014.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,950.66, 37,191.95 and 15,014.42 is: 20,719.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,950.66 : 37,191.95 = 15,014.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,950.66/37,191.95 = 15,014.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,950.66x = 37,191.95 × 15,014.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,950.66x = 558,415,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,415,409.50/26,950.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,719.92

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