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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,951.49, 37,194.19 and 15,014.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,951.49, 37,194.19 and 15,014.81 is: 20,721.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,951.49 : 37,194.19 = 15,014.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,951.49/37,194.19 = 15,014.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,951.49x = 37,194.19 × 15,014.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,951.49x = 558,463,751.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,463,751.40/26,951.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,721.07

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