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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,920.28, 37,149.70 and 14,983.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,920.28, 37,149.70 and 14,983.42 is: 20,676.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,920.28 : 37,149.70 = 14,983.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,920.28/37,149.70 = 14,983.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,920.28x = 37,149.70 × 14,983.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,920.28x = 556,629,557.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,629,557.97/26,920.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.96

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