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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,943.98, 37,181.03 and 15,008.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,943.98, 37,181.03 and 15,008.22 is: 20,710.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,943.98 : 37,181.03 = 15,008.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,943.98/37,181.03 = 15,008.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,943.98x = 37,181.03 × 15,008.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,943.98x = 558,021,003.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,021,003.03/26,943.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,710.42

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