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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,942.67, 37,182.03 and 15,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,942.67, 37,182.03 and 15,006 is: 20,708.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,942.67 : 37,182.03 = 15,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,942.67/37,182.03 = 15,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,942.67x = 37,182.03 × 15,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,942.67x = 557,953,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,953,542.18/26,942.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,708.92

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