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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,941.68, 37,174.95 and 15,004.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,941.68, 37,174.95 and 15,004.98 is: 20,704.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,941.68 : 37,174.95 = 15,004.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,941.68/37,174.95 = 15,004.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,941.68x = 37,174.95 × 15,004.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,941.68x = 557,809,381.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,809,381.25/26,941.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,704.33

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