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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,944.72, 37,183.60 and 15,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,944.72, 37,183.60 and 15,008.20 is: 20,711.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,944.72 : 37,183.60 = 15,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,944.72/37,183.60 = 15,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,944.72x = 37,183.60 × 15,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,944.72x = 558,058,905.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,058,905.52/26,944.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,711.25

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