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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,946.08, 37,185.08 and 15,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,946.08, 37,185.08 and 15,010.40 is: 20,714.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,946.08 : 37,185.08 = 15,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,946.08/37,185.08 = 15,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,946.08x = 37,185.08 × 15,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,946.08x = 558,162,924.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,162,924.83/26,946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.07

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