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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,940.82, 37,177.50 and 15,003.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,940.82, 37,177.50 and 15,003.91 is: 20,704.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,940.82 : 37,177.50 = 15,003.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,940.82/37,177.50 = 15,003.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,940.82x = 37,177.50 × 15,003.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,940.82x = 557,807,864.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,807,864.03/26,940.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,704.93

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