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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,952.92, 37,195.07 and 15,016.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,952.92, 37,195.07 and 15,016.67 is: 20,723.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,952.92 : 37,195.07 = 15,016.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,952.92/37,195.07 = 15,016.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,952.92x = 37,195.07 × 15,016.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,952.92x = 558,545,830.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,545,830.76/26,952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.02

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