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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,941.62, 37,178.52 and 15,004.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,941.62, 37,178.52 and 15,004.34 is: 20,705.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,941.62 : 37,178.52 = 15,004.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,941.62/37,178.52 = 15,004.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,941.62x = 37,178.52 × 15,004.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,941.62x = 557,839,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,839,154.78/26,941.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,705.48

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