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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,955.96, 37,198.98 and 15,019.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,955.96, 37,198.98 and 15,019.08 is: 20,726.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,955.96 : 37,198.98 = 15,019.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,955.96/37,198.98 = 15,019.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,955.96x = 37,198.98 × 15,019.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,955.96x = 558,694,456.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,694,456.54/26,955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,726.19

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