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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,914.95, 37,143.36 and 14,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,914.95, 37,143.36 and 14,979.60 is: 20,672.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,914.95 : 37,143.36 = 14,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,914.95/37,143.36 = 14,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,914.95x = 37,143.36 × 14,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,914.95x = 556,392,675.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,392,675.46/26,914.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,672.25

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