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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,919.68, 37,148.54 and 14,982.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,919.68, 37,148.54 and 14,982.28 is: 20,675.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,919.68 : 37,148.54 = 14,982.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,919.68/37,148.54 = 14,982.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,919.68x = 37,148.54 × 14,982.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,919.68x = 556,569,827.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,569,827.87/26,919.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,675.20

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