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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,942.04, 37,181.17 and 15,005.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,942.04, 37,181.17 and 15,005.38 is: 20,708.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,942.04 : 37,181.17 = 15,005.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,942.04/37,181.17 = 15,005.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,942.04x = 37,181.17 × 15,005.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,942.04x = 557,917,584.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,917,584.69/26,942.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,708.07

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