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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,918.61, 37,147.05 and 14,981.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,918.61, 37,147.05 and 14,981.69 is: 20,674.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,918.61 : 37,147.05 = 14,981.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,918.61/37,147.05 = 14,981.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,918.61x = 37,147.05 × 14,981.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,918.61x = 556,525,401.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,525,401.78/26,918.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,674.37

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