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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,951.91, 37,194.78 and 15,015.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,951.91, 37,194.78 and 15,015.24 is: 20,721.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,951.91 : 37,194.78 = 15,015.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,951.91/37,194.78 = 15,015.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,951.91x = 37,194.78 × 15,015.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,951.91x = 558,488,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,488,548.45/26,951.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,721.67

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