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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.06, 37,185.70 and 15,010.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.06, 37,185.70 and 15,010.28 is: 20,713.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.06 : 37,185.70 = 15,010.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.06/37,185.70 = 15,010.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.06x = 37,185.70 × 15,010.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.06x = 558,167,769.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,167,769.00/26,947.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,713.49

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