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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,946.18, 37,185.66 and 15,009.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,946.18, 37,185.66 and 15,009.39 is: 20,712.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,946.18 : 37,185.66 = 15,009.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,946.18/37,185.66 = 15,009.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,946.18x = 37,185.66 × 15,009.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,946.18x = 558,134,073.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,134,073.35/26,946.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,712.92

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