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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,942.82, 37,180.99 and 15,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,942.82, 37,180.99 and 15,005.44 is: 20,707.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,942.82 : 37,180.99 = 15,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,942.82/37,180.99 = 15,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,942.82x = 37,180.99 × 15,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,942.82x = 557,917,114.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,917,114.59/26,942.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,707.45

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