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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,944.33, 37,184.32 and 15,007.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,944.33, 37,184.32 and 15,007.67 is: 20,711.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,944.33 : 37,184.32 = 15,007.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,944.33/37,184.32 = 15,007.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,944.33x = 37,184.32 × 15,007.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,944.33x = 558,050,003.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,050,003.73/26,944.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,711.22

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