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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,942.06, 37,177.54 and 15,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,942.06, 37,177.54 and 15,612 is: 21,543.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,942.06 : 37,177.54 = 15,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,942.06/37,177.54 = 15,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,942.06x = 37,177.54 × 15,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,942.06x = 580,415,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,415,754.48/26,942.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,543.11

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