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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,950.79, 37,193.21 and 15,014.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,950.79, 37,193.21 and 15,014.12 is: 20,720.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,950.79 : 37,193.21 = 15,014.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,950.79/37,193.21 = 15,014.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,950.79x = 37,193.21 × 15,014.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,950.79x = 558,423,448.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,423,448.64/26,950.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,720.11

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