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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,983.31, 37,232.57 and 15,046.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,983.31, 37,232.57 and 15,046.34 is: 20,761.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,983.31 : 37,232.57 = 15,046.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,983.31/37,232.57 = 15,046.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,983.31x = 37,232.57 × 15,046.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,983.31x = 560,213,758.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,213,758.75/26,983.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,761.50

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