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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.78, 37,197.23 and 15,018.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.78, 37,197.23 and 15,018.62 is: 20,725.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.78 : 37,197.23 = 15,018.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.78/37,197.23 = 15,018.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.78x = 37,197.23 × 15,018.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.78x = 558,650,801.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,650,801.34/26,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,725.49

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