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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,956.34, 37,199.60 and 15,018.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,956.34, 37,199.60 and 15,018.94 is: 20,726.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,956.34 : 37,199.60 = 15,018.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,956.34/37,199.60 = 15,018.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,956.34x = 37,199.60 × 15,018.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,956.34x = 558,698,560.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,698,560.42/26,956.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,726.05

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