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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,943.09, 37,182.61 and 15,006.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,943.09, 37,182.61 and 15,006.43 is: 20,709.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,943.09 : 37,182.61 = 15,006.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,943.09/37,182.61 = 15,006.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,943.09x = 37,182.61 × 15,006.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,943.09x = 557,978,048.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,978,048.27/26,943.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,709.50

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