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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,919.41, 37,148.22 and 14,982.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,919.41, 37,148.22 and 14,982.03 is: 20,674.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,919.41 : 37,148.22 = 14,982.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,919.41/37,148.22 = 14,982.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,919.41x = 37,148.22 × 14,982.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,919.41x = 556,555,746.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,555,746.49/26,919.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,674.89

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