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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,951.10, 37,192.42 and 15,014.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,951.10, 37,192.42 and 15,014.58 is: 20,720.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,951.10 : 37,192.42 = 15,014.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,951.10/37,192.42 = 15,014.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,951.10x = 37,192.42 × 15,014.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,951.10x = 558,428,565.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,428,565.48/26,951.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,720.07

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