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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,951.96, 37,194.65 and 15,016.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,951.96, 37,194.65 and 15,016.03 is: 20,722.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,951.96 : 37,194.65 = 15,016.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,951.96/37,194.65 = 15,016.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,951.96x = 37,194.65 × 15,016.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,951.96x = 558,515,980.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,515,980.24/26,951.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,722.65

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