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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,944.06, 37,180.30 and 15,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,944.06, 37,180.30 and 15,614 is: 21,545.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,944.06 : 37,180.30 = 15,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,944.06/37,180.30 = 15,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,944.06x = 37,180.30 × 15,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,944.06x = 580,533,204.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,533,204.20/26,944.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,545.87

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