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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,946.21, 37,180.85 and 15,009.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,946.21, 37,180.85 and 15,009.24 is: 20,710.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,946.21 : 37,180.85 = 15,009.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,946.21/37,180.85 = 15,009.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,946.21x = 37,180.85 × 15,009.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,946.21x = 558,056,226.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,056,226.01/26,946.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,710.01

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