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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,941.13, 37,177.83 and 15,003.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,941.13, 37,177.83 and 15,003.86 is: 20,704.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,941.13 : 37,177.83 = 15,003.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,941.13/37,177.83 = 15,003.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,941.13x = 37,177.83 × 15,003.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,941.13x = 557,810,770.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,810,770.53/26,941.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,704.81

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