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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,945.76, 37,184.40 and 15,008.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,945.76, 37,184.40 and 15,008.52 is: 20,711.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,945.76 : 37,184.40 = 15,008.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,945.76/37,184.40 = 15,008.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,945.76x = 37,184.40 × 15,008.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,945.76x = 558,082,811.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,082,811.09/26,945.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,711.34

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