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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,983.83, 37,237.59 and 15,046.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,983.83, 37,237.59 and 15,046.86 is: 20,764.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,983.83 : 37,237.59 = 15,046.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,983.83/37,237.59 = 15,046.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,983.83x = 37,237.59 × 15,046.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,983.83x = 560,308,803.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,308,803.47/26,983.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,764.61

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