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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,919.54, 37,147.82 and 14,982.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,919.54, 37,147.82 and 14,982.57 is: 20,675.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,919.54 : 37,147.82 = 14,982.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,919.54/37,147.82 = 14,982.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,919.54x = 37,147.82 × 14,982.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,919.54x = 556,569,738.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,569,738.58/26,919.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,675.31

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