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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,943.89, 37,181.55 and 15,006.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,943.89, 37,181.55 and 15,006.96 is: 20,709.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,943.89 : 37,181.55 = 15,006.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,943.89/37,181.55 = 15,006.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,943.89x = 37,181.55 × 15,006.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,943.89x = 557,982,033.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,982,033.59/26,943.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,709.04

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