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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,982.94, 37,232.06 and 15,045.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,982.94, 37,232.06 and 15,045.96 is: 20,760.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,982.94 : 37,232.06 = 15,045.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,982.94/37,232.06 = 15,045.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,982.94x = 37,232.06 × 15,045.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,982.94x = 560,192,085.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,192,085.48/26,982.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,760.97

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