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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,940.60, 37,177.38 and 15,003.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,940.60, 37,177.38 and 15,003.63 is: 20,704.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,940.60 : 37,177.38 = 15,003.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,940.60/37,177.38 = 15,003.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,940.60x = 37,177.38 × 15,003.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,940.60x = 557,795,653.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,795,653.89/26,940.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,704.65

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