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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,939.53, 37,173.89 and 15,003.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,939.53, 37,173.89 and 15,003.98 is: 20,704.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,939.53 : 37,173.89 = 15,003.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,939.53/37,173.89 = 15,003.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,939.53x = 37,173.89 × 15,003.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,939.53x = 557,756,041.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,756,041.19/26,939.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,704.00

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