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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,952.62, 37,195.74 and 15,015.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,952.62, 37,195.74 and 15,015.94 is: 20,722.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,952.62 : 37,195.74 = 15,015.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,952.62/37,195.74 = 15,015.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,952.62x = 37,195.74 × 15,015.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,952.62x = 558,528,907.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,528,907.11/26,952.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,722.62

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