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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.18, 37,187.04 and 15,010.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.18, 37,187.04 and 15,010.39 is: 20,714.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.18 : 37,187.04 = 15,010.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.18/37,187.04 = 15,010.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.18x = 37,187.04 × 15,010.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.18x = 558,191,973.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,191,973.35/26,947.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.30

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