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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,946.96, 37,187.46 and 15,010.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,946.96, 37,187.46 and 15,010.50 is: 20,714.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,946.96 : 37,187.46 = 15,010.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,946.96/37,187.46 = 15,010.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,946.96x = 37,187.46 × 15,010.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,946.96x = 558,202,368.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,202,368.33/26,946.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.85

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