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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,982.27, 37,235.76 and 15,046.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,982.27, 37,235.76 and 15,046.38 is: 20,764.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,982.27 : 37,235.76 = 15,046.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,982.27/37,235.76 = 15,046.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,982.27x = 37,235.76 × 15,046.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,982.27x = 560,263,394.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,263,394.55/26,982.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,764.13

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