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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,919.64, 37,148.64 and 14,982.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,919.64, 37,148.64 and 14,982.64 is: 20,675.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,919.64 : 37,148.64 = 14,982.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,919.64/37,148.64 = 14,982.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,919.64x = 37,148.64 × 14,982.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,919.64x = 556,584,699.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,584,699.61/26,919.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,675.79

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