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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,982.63, 37,233.32 and 15,044.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,982.63, 37,233.32 and 15,044.85 is: 20,760.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,982.63 : 37,233.32 = 15,044.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,982.63/37,233.32 = 15,044.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,982.63x = 37,233.32 × 15,044.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,982.63x = 560,169,639.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,169,639.18/26,982.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,760.38

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