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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,918.28, 37,147.98 and 14,982.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,918.28, 37,147.98 and 14,982.84 is: 20,676.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,918.28 : 37,147.98 = 14,982.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,918.28/37,147.98 = 14,982.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,918.28x = 37,147.98 × 14,982.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,918.28x = 556,582,240.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,582,240.66/26,918.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.74

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