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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,952.66, 37,195.82 and 15,015.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,952.66, 37,195.82 and 15,015.99 is: 20,722.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,952.66 : 37,195.82 = 15,015.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,952.66/37,195.82 = 15,015.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,952.66x = 37,195.82 × 15,015.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,952.66x = 558,531,986.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,531,986.08/26,952.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,722.70

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