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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,946.77, 37,186.54 and 15,010.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,946.77, 37,186.54 and 15,010.88 is: 20,715.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,946.77 : 37,186.54 = 15,010.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,946.77/37,186.54 = 15,010.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,946.77x = 37,186.54 × 15,010.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,946.77x = 558,202,466.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,202,466.10/26,946.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,715.01

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