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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,898.48, 37,121.96 and 14,962.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,898.48, 37,121.96 and 14,962.70 is: 20,649.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,898.48 : 37,121.96 = 14,962.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,898.48/37,121.96 = 14,962.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,898.48x = 37,121.96 × 14,962.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,898.48x = 555,444,881.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,444,881.10/26,898.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,649.68

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