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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,983.65, 37,237.65 and 15,047.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,983.65, 37,237.65 and 15,047.76 is: 20,766.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,983.65 : 37,237.65 = 15,047.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,983.65/37,237.65 = 15,047.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,983.65x = 37,237.65 × 15,047.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,983.65x = 560,343,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,343,220.16/26,983.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,766.03

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