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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,944.48, 37,183.44 and 15,008.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,944.48, 37,183.44 and 15,008.32 is: 20,711.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,944.48 : 37,183.44 = 15,008.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,944.48/37,183.44 = 15,008.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,944.48x = 37,183.44 × 15,008.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,944.48x = 558,060,966.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,060,966.22/26,944.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,711.51

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