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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,945.32, 37,183.46 and 15,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,945.32, 37,183.46 and 15,010 is: 20,713.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,945.32 : 37,183.46 = 15,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,945.32/37,183.46 = 15,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,945.32x = 37,183.46 × 15,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,945.32x = 558,123,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,123,734.60/26,945.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,713.20

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