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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,982.30, 37,233.83 and 15,044.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,982.30, 37,233.83 and 15,044.93 is: 20,761.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,982.30 : 37,233.83 = 15,044.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,982.30/37,233.83 = 15,044.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,982.30x = 37,233.83 × 15,044.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,982.30x = 560,180,104.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,180,104.59/26,982.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,761.02

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