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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,950.86, 37,193.33 and 15,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,950.86, 37,193.33 and 15,014.20 is: 20,720.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,950.86 : 37,193.33 = 15,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,950.86/37,193.33 = 15,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,950.86x = 37,193.33 × 15,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,950.86x = 558,428,095.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,428,095.29/26,950.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,720.23

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