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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,950.69, 37,191.21 and 15,013.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,950.69, 37,191.21 and 15,013.30 is: 20,717.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,950.69 : 37,191.21 = 15,013.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,950.69/37,191.21 = 15,013.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,950.69x = 37,191.21 × 15,013.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,950.69x = 558,362,793.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,362,793.09/26,950.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,717.94

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