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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,940.06, 37,174.78 and 15,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,940.06, 37,174.78 and 15,610 is: 21,540.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,940.06 : 37,174.78 = 15,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,940.06/37,174.78 = 15,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,940.06x = 37,174.78 × 15,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,940.06x = 580,298,315.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,298,315.80/26,940.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,540.35

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