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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,983.95, 37,238.27 and 15,046.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,983.95, 37,238.27 and 15,046.89 is: 20,764.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,983.95 : 37,238.27 = 15,046.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,983.95/37,238.27 = 15,046.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,983.95x = 37,238.27 × 15,046.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,983.95x = 560,320,077.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,320,077.25/26,983.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,764.94

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