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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,943.10, 37,181.44 and 15,007.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,943.10, 37,181.44 and 15,007.48 is: 20,710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,943.10 : 37,181.44 = 15,007.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,943.10/37,181.44 = 15,007.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,943.10x = 37,181.44 × 15,007.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,943.10x = 557,999,717.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,999,717.17/26,943.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,710.30

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