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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,951.64, 37,193.26 and 15,015.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,951.64, 37,193.26 and 15,015.74 is: 20,721.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,951.64 : 37,193.26 = 15,015.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,951.64/37,193.26 = 15,015.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,951.64x = 37,193.26 × 15,015.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,951.64x = 558,484,246.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,484,246.83/26,951.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,721.72

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