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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,950.96, 37,193.27 and 15,015.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,950.96, 37,193.27 and 15,015.03 is: 20,721.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,950.96 : 37,193.27 = 15,015.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,950.96/37,193.27 = 15,015.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,950.96x = 37,193.27 × 15,015.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,950.96x = 558,458,064.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,458,064.85/26,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,721.27

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