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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,943.06, 37,182.58 and 15,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,943.06, 37,182.58 and 15,006.40 is: 20,709.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,943.06 : 37,182.58 = 15,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,943.06/37,182.58 = 15,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,943.06x = 37,182.58 × 15,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,943.06x = 557,976,668.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,976,668.51/26,943.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,709.48

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