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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,943.36, 37,181.78 and 15,007.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,943.36, 37,181.78 and 15,007.74 is: 20,710.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,943.36 : 37,181.78 = 15,007.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,943.36/37,181.78 = 15,007.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,943.36x = 37,181.78 × 15,007.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,943.36x = 558,014,486.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,014,486.98/26,943.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,710.65

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