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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,951.16, 37,193.73 and 15,014.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,951.16, 37,193.73 and 15,014.49 is: 20,720.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,951.16 : 37,193.73 = 15,014.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,951.16/37,193.73 = 15,014.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,951.16x = 37,193.73 × 15,014.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,951.16x = 558,444,887.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,444,887.15/26,951.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,720.63

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