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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,983.49, 37,237.34 and 15,046.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,983.49, 37,237.34 and 15,046.79 is: 20,764.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,983.49 : 37,237.34 = 15,046.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,983.49/37,237.34 = 15,046.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,983.49x = 37,237.34 × 15,046.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,983.49x = 560,302,359.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,302,359.90/26,983.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,764.64

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