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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,946.36, 37,186.44 and 15,010.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,946.36, 37,186.44 and 15,010.56 is: 20,714.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,946.36 : 37,186.44 = 15,010.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,946.36/37,186.44 = 15,010.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,946.36x = 37,186.44 × 15,010.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,946.36x = 558,189,288.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,189,288.81/26,946.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.83

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