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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,942.09, 37,180.13 and 15,613.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,942.09, 37,180.13 and 15,613.74 is: 21,546.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,942.09 : 37,180.13 = 15,613.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,942.09/37,180.13 = 15,613.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,942.09x = 37,180.13 × 15,613.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,942.09x = 580,520,804.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,520,804.92/26,942.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,546.99

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