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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,942.24, 37,178.88 and 15,005.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,942.24, 37,178.88 and 15,005.36 is: 20,706.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,942.24 : 37,178.88 = 15,005.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,942.24/37,178.88 = 15,005.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,942.24x = 37,178.88 × 15,005.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,942.24x = 557,882,478.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,882,478.80/26,942.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,706.61

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