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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,941.13, 37,176.09 and 15,005.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,941.13, 37,176.09 and 15,005.57 is: 20,706.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,941.13 : 37,176.09 = 15,005.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,941.13/37,176.09 = 15,005.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,941.13x = 37,176.09 × 15,005.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,941.13x = 557,848,513.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,848,513.76/26,941.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,706.21

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