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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,945.82, 37,183.83 and 15,008.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,945.82, 37,183.83 and 15,008.70 is: 20,711.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,945.82 : 37,183.83 = 15,008.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,945.82/37,183.83 = 15,008.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,945.82x = 37,183.83 × 15,008.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,945.82x = 558,080,949.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,080,949.32/26,945.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,711.23

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