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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,946.68, 37,185.68 and 15,009.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,946.68, 37,185.68 and 15,009.30 is: 20,712.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,946.68 : 37,185.68 = 15,009.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,946.68/37,185.68 = 15,009.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,946.68x = 37,185.68 × 15,009.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,946.68x = 558,131,064.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,131,064.35/26,946.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,712.43

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