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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,951.46, 37,193.97 and 15,015.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,951.46, 37,193.97 and 15,015.53 is: 20,721.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,951.46 : 37,193.97 = 15,015.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,951.46/37,193.97 = 15,015.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,951.46x = 37,193.97 × 15,015.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,951.46x = 558,486,986.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,486,986.38/26,951.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,721.96

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