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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,941.67, 37,180.65 and 15,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,941.67, 37,180.65 and 15,005 is: 20,707.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,941.67 : 37,180.65 = 15,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,941.67/37,180.65 = 15,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,941.67x = 37,180.65 × 15,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,941.67x = 557,895,653.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,895,653.25/26,941.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,707.54

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