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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,942.70, 37,182.08 and 15,006.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,942.70, 37,182.08 and 15,006.04 is: 20,708.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,942.70 : 37,182.08 = 15,006.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,942.70/37,182.08 = 15,006.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,942.70x = 37,182.08 × 15,006.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,942.70x = 557,955,704.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,955,704.73/26,942.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,708.98

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