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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.96, 37,183.26 and 15,010.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.96, 37,183.26 and 15,010.99 is: 20,712.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.96 : 37,183.26 = 15,010.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.96/37,183.26 = 15,010.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.96x = 37,183.26 × 15,010.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.96x = 558,157,544.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,157,544.03/26,947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,712.42

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