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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.46, 37,182.56 and 15,010.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.46, 37,182.56 and 15,010.50 is: 20,711.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.46 : 37,182.56 = 15,010.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.46/37,182.56 = 15,010.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.46x = 37,182.56 × 15,010.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.46x = 558,128,816.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,128,816.88/26,947.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,711.74

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