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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,956.49, 37,198.89 and 15,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,956.49, 37,198.89 and 15,019.52 is: 20,726.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,956.49 : 37,198.89 = 15,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,956.49/37,198.89 = 15,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,956.49x = 37,198.89 × 15,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,956.49x = 558,709,286.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,709,286.34/26,956.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,726.34

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