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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,948.43, 37,184.40 and 15,011.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,948.43, 37,184.40 and 15,011.46 is: 20,713.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,948.43 : 37,184.40 = 15,011.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,948.43/37,184.40 = 15,011.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,948.43x = 37,184.40 × 15,011.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,948.43x = 558,192,133.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,192,133.22/26,948.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,713.35

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