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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,982.02, 37,235.40 and 15,046.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,982.02, 37,235.40 and 15,046.16 is: 20,763.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,982.02 : 37,235.40 = 15,046.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,982.02/37,235.40 = 15,046.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,982.02x = 37,235.40 × 15,046.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,982.02x = 560,249,786.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,249,786.06/26,982.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,763.82

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