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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,950.79, 37,192.15 and 15,014.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,950.79, 37,192.15 and 15,014.56 is: 20,720.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,950.79 : 37,192.15 = 15,014.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,950.79/37,192.15 = 15,014.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,950.79x = 37,192.15 × 15,014.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,950.79x = 558,423,637.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,423,637.19/26,950.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,720.12

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