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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,981.97, 37,233.77 and 15,042.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,981.97, 37,233.77 and 15,042.98 is: 20,758.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,981.97 : 37,233.77 = 15,042.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,981.97/37,233.77 = 15,042.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,981.97x = 37,233.77 × 15,042.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,981.97x = 560,106,596.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,106,596.05/26,981.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,758.55

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