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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,951.04, 37,192.49 and 15,014.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,951.04, 37,192.49 and 15,014.81 is: 20,720.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,951.04 : 37,192.49 = 15,014.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,951.04/37,192.49 = 15,014.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,951.04x = 37,192.49 × 15,014.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,951.04x = 558,438,170.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,438,170.78/26,951.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,720.47

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