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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,955.62, 37,199.88 and 15,018.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,955.62, 37,199.88 and 15,018.95 is: 20,726.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,955.62 : 37,199.88 = 15,018.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,955.62/37,199.88 = 15,018.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,955.62x = 37,199.88 × 15,018.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,955.62x = 558,702,951.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,702,951.73/26,955.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,726.77

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