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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,955.90, 37,194.71 and 15,016.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,955.90, 37,194.71 and 15,016.54 is: 20,720.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,955.90 : 37,194.71 = 15,016.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,955.90/37,194.71 = 15,016.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,955.90x = 37,194.71 × 15,016.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,955.90x = 558,535,850.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,535,850.50/26,955.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,720.36

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