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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,944.83, 37,182.78 and 15,009.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,944.83, 37,182.78 and 15,009.48 is: 20,712.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,944.83 : 37,182.78 = 15,009.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,944.83/37,182.78 = 15,009.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,944.83x = 37,182.78 × 15,009.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,944.83x = 558,094,192.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,094,192.75/26,944.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,712.48

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