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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,942.59, 37,181.92 and 15,005.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,942.59, 37,181.92 and 15,005.93 is: 20,708.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,942.59 : 37,181.92 = 15,005.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,942.59/37,181.92 = 15,005.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,942.59x = 37,181.92 × 15,005.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,942.59x = 557,949,065.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,949,065.36/26,942.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,708.81

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