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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.40, 37,192.64 and 15,015.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.40, 37,192.64 and 15,015.04 is: 20,718.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.40 : 37,192.64 = 15,015.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.40/37,192.64 = 15,015.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.40x = 37,192.64 × 15,015.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.40x = 558,448,977.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,448,977.31/26,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,718.29

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