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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,952.08, 37,196.04 and 15,019.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,952.08, 37,196.04 and 15,019.28 is: 20,727.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,952.08 : 37,196.04 = 15,019.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,952.08/37,196.04 = 15,019.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,952.08x = 37,196.04 × 15,019.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,952.08x = 558,657,739.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,657,739.65/26,952.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,727.82

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