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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,945.08, 37,183.70 and 15,009.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,945.08, 37,183.70 and 15,009.40 is: 20,712.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,945.08 : 37,183.70 = 15,009.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,945.08/37,183.70 = 15,009.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,945.08x = 37,183.70 × 15,009.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,945.08x = 558,105,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,105,026.78/26,945.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,712.69

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