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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,950.95, 37,192.31 and 15,015.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,950.95, 37,192.31 and 15,015.06 is: 20,720.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,950.95 : 37,192.31 = 15,015.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,950.95/37,192.31 = 15,015.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,950.95x = 37,192.31 × 15,015.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,950.95x = 558,444,691.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,444,691.11/26,950.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,720.78

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