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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,956.28, 37,198.68 and 15,019

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,956.28, 37,198.68 and 15,019 is: 20,725.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,956.28 : 37,198.68 = 15,019 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,956.28/37,198.68 = 15,019/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,956.28x = 37,198.68 × 15,019
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,956.28x = 558,686,974.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,686,974.92/26,956.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,725.67

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