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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,952.30, 37,190.76 and 15,014.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,952.30, 37,190.76 and 15,014.76 is: 20,718.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,952.30 : 37,190.76 = 15,014.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,952.30/37,190.76 = 15,014.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,952.30x = 37,190.76 × 15,014.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,952.30x = 558,410,335.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,410,335.62/26,952.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,718.47

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