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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,945.65, 37,186.14 and 15,008.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,945.65, 37,186.14 and 15,008.99 is: 20,713.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,945.65 : 37,186.14 = 15,008.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,945.65/37,186.14 = 15,008.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,945.65x = 37,186.14 × 15,008.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,945.65x = 558,126,293.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,126,293.91/26,945.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,713.04

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