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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,938.94, 37,173.08 and 15,003.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,938.94, 37,173.08 and 15,003.39 is: 20,703.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,938.94 : 37,173.08 = 15,003.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,938.94/37,173.08 = 15,003.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,938.94x = 37,173.08 × 15,003.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,938.94x = 557,722,046.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,722,046.55/26,938.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,703.19

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