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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,953.96, 37,197.41 and 15,018.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,953.96, 37,197.41 and 15,018.03 is: 20,725.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,953.96 : 37,197.41 = 15,018.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,953.96/37,197.41 = 15,018.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,953.96x = 37,197.41 × 15,018.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,953.96x = 558,631,819.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,631,819.30/26,953.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,725.41

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