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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,956.67, 37,199.70 and 15,019.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,956.67, 37,199.70 and 15,019.75 is: 20,726.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,956.67 : 37,199.70 = 15,019.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,956.67/37,199.70 = 15,019.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,956.67x = 37,199.70 × 15,019.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,956.67x = 558,730,045.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,730,045.63/26,956.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,726.97

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