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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,918.67, 37,147.17 and 14,981.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,918.67, 37,147.17 and 14,981.28 is: 20,673.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,918.67 : 37,147.17 = 14,981.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,918.67/37,147.17 = 14,981.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,918.67x = 37,147.17 × 14,981.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,918.67x = 556,512,154.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,512,154.98/26,918.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,673.84

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