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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,943.48, 37,182.06 and 15,007.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,943.48, 37,182.06 and 15,007.32 is: 20,710.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,943.48 : 37,182.06 = 15,007.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,943.48/37,182.06 = 15,007.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,943.48x = 37,182.06 × 15,007.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,943.48x = 558,003,072.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,003,072.68/26,943.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,710.13

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