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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,952.78, 37,193.88 and 15,015.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,952.78, 37,193.88 and 15,015.48 is: 20,720.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,952.78 : 37,193.88 = 15,015.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,952.78/37,193.88 = 15,015.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,952.78x = 37,193.88 × 15,015.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,952.78x = 558,483,961.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,483,961.26/26,952.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,720.83

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