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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,946.21, 37,186.43 and 15,009.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,946.21, 37,186.43 and 15,009.75 is: 20,713.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,946.21 : 37,186.43 = 15,009.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,946.21/37,186.43 = 15,009.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,946.21x = 37,186.43 × 15,009.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,946.21x = 558,159,017.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,159,017.69/26,946.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,713.82

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