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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,983.14, 37,237.89 and 15,046.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,983.14, 37,237.89 and 15,046.48 is: 20,764.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,983.14 : 37,237.89 = 15,046.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,983.14/37,237.89 = 15,046.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,983.14x = 37,237.89 × 15,046.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,983.14x = 560,299,167.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,299,167.13/26,983.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,764.79

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