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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,944.64, 37,182.59 and 15,007.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,944.64, 37,182.59 and 15,007.71 is: 20,710.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,944.64 : 37,182.59 = 15,007.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,944.64/37,182.59 = 15,007.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,944.64x = 37,182.59 × 15,007.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,944.64x = 558,025,452.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,025,452.73/26,944.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,710.08

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