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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.84, 37,187.88 and 15,010.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.84, 37,187.88 and 15,010.44 is: 20,714.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.84 : 37,187.88 = 15,010.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.84/37,187.88 = 15,010.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.84x = 37,187.88 × 15,010.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.84x = 558,206,441.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,206,441.47/26,947.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.33

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