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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,946.10, 37,183.86 and 15,009.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,946.10, 37,183.86 and 15,009.94 is: 20,712.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,946.10 : 37,183.86 = 15,009.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,946.10/37,183.86 = 15,009.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,946.10x = 37,183.86 × 15,009.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,946.10x = 558,127,507.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,127,507.57/26,946.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,712.74

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