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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,953.03, 37,194.19 and 15,015.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,953.03, 37,194.19 and 15,015.75 is: 20,721.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,953.03 : 37,194.19 = 15,015.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,953.03/37,194.19 = 15,015.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,953.03x = 37,194.19 × 15,015.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,953.03x = 558,498,658.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,498,658.49/26,953.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,721.18

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