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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,918.95, 37,148.88 and 14,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,918.95, 37,148.88 and 14,983.60 is: 20,677.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,918.95 : 37,148.88 = 14,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,918.95/37,148.88 = 14,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,918.95x = 37,148.88 × 14,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,918.95x = 556,623,958.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,623,958.37/26,918.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,677.77

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