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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,982.65, 37,237.20 and 15,045.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,982.65, 37,237.20 and 15,045.98 is: 20,764.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,982.65 : 37,237.20 = 15,045.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,982.65/37,237.20 = 15,045.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,982.65x = 37,237.20 × 15,045.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,982.65x = 560,270,166.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,270,166.46/26,982.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,764.09

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