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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,946.54, 37,185.17 and 15,009.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,946.54, 37,185.17 and 15,009.57 is: 20,712.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,946.54 : 37,185.17 = 15,009.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,946.54/37,185.17 = 15,009.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,946.54x = 37,185.17 × 15,009.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,946.54x = 558,133,337.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,133,337.03/26,946.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,712.62

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