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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,943.61, 37,181.28 and 15,006.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,943.61, 37,181.28 and 15,006.34 is: 20,708.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,943.61 : 37,181.28 = 15,006.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,943.61/37,181.28 = 15,006.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,943.61x = 37,181.28 × 15,006.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,943.61x = 557,954,929.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,954,929.32/26,943.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,708.25

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