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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,956.88, 37,198.94 and 15,019.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,956.88, 37,198.94 and 15,019.79 is: 20,726.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,956.88 : 37,198.94 = 15,019.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,956.88/37,198.94 = 15,019.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,956.88x = 37,198.94 × 15,019.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,956.88x = 558,720,284.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,720,284.92/26,956.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,726.45

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