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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,944.32, 37,182.08 and 15,009

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,944.32, 37,182.08 and 15,009 is: 20,711.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,944.32 : 37,182.08 = 15,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,944.32/37,182.08 = 15,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,944.32x = 37,182.08 × 15,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,944.32x = 558,065,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,065,838.72/26,944.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,711.82

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