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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,982.87, 37,237.02 and 15,046.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,982.87, 37,237.02 and 15,046.09 is: 20,763.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,982.87 : 37,237.02 = 15,046.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,982.87/37,237.02 = 15,046.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,982.87x = 37,237.02 × 15,046.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,982.87x = 560,271,554.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,271,554.25/26,982.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,763.97

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