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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,956.96, 37,196.10 and 15,019.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,956.96, 37,196.10 and 15,019.96 is: 20,725.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,956.96 : 37,196.10 = 15,019.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,956.96/37,196.10 = 15,019.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,956.96x = 37,196.10 × 15,019.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,956.96x = 558,683,934.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,683,934.16/26,956.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,725.03

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