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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,951.28, 37,192.72 and 15,014.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,951.28, 37,192.72 and 15,014.52 is: 20,720.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,951.28 : 37,192.72 = 15,014.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,951.28/37,192.72 = 15,014.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,951.28x = 37,192.72 × 15,014.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,951.28x = 558,430,838.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,430,838.29/26,951.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,720.01

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