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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,945.96, 37,186.08 and 15,009.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,945.96, 37,186.08 and 15,009.50 is: 20,713.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,945.96 : 37,186.08 = 15,009.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,945.96/37,186.08 = 15,009.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,945.96x = 37,186.08 × 15,009.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,945.96x = 558,144,281.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,144,281.83/26,945.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,713.47

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