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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,946.60, 37,185.40 and 15,009.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,946.60, 37,185.40 and 15,009.36 is: 20,712.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,946.60 : 37,185.40 = 15,009.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,946.60/37,185.40 = 15,009.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,946.60x = 37,185.40 × 15,009.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,946.60x = 558,129,055.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,129,055.34/26,946.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,712.41

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