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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,940.67, 37,179.27 and 15,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,940.67, 37,179.27 and 15,004 is: 20,706.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,940.67 : 37,179.27 = 15,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,940.67/37,179.27 = 15,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,940.67x = 37,179.27 × 15,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,940.67x = 557,837,767.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,837,767.08/26,940.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,706.16

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