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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,918.62, 37,147.33 and 14,981.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,918.62, 37,147.33 and 14,981.96 is: 20,674.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,918.62 : 37,147.33 = 14,981.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,918.62/37,147.33 = 14,981.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,918.62x = 37,147.33 × 14,981.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,918.62x = 556,539,839.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,539,839.49/26,918.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,674.90

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