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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.68, 37,187.06 and 15,010.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.68, 37,187.06 and 15,010.30 is: 20,713.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.68 : 37,187.06 = 15,010.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.68/37,187.06 = 15,010.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.68x = 37,187.06 × 15,010.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.68x = 558,188,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,188,926.72/26,947.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,713.80

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