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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,918.76, 37,148.22 and 14,982.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,918.76, 37,148.22 and 14,982.24 is: 20,675.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,918.76 : 37,148.22 = 14,982.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,918.76/37,148.22 = 14,982.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,918.76x = 37,148.22 × 14,982.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,918.76x = 556,563,547.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,563,547.61/26,918.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,675.68

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