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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,983.08, 37,236.56 and 15,046.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,983.08, 37,236.56 and 15,046.11 is: 20,763.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,983.08 : 37,236.56 = 15,046.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,983.08/37,236.56 = 15,046.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,983.08x = 37,236.56 × 15,046.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,983.08x = 560,265,302.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,265,302.55/26,983.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,763.58

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