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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,982.05, 37,235.36 and 15,045.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,982.05, 37,235.36 and 15,045.89 is: 20,763.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,982.05 : 37,235.36 = 15,045.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,982.05/37,235.36 = 15,045.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,982.05x = 37,235.36 × 15,045.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,982.05x = 560,238,982.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,238,982.11/26,982.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,763.40

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