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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,983.05, 37,234.86 and 15,045.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,983.05, 37,234.86 and 15,045.69 is: 20,762.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,983.05 : 37,234.86 = 15,045.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,983.05/37,234.86 = 15,045.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,983.05x = 37,234.86 × 15,045.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,983.05x = 560,224,160.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,224,160.75/26,983.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,762.08

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