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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,920.54, 37,149.19 and 14,983.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,920.54, 37,149.19 and 14,983.57 is: 20,676.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,920.54 : 37,149.19 = 14,983.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,920.54/37,149.19 = 14,983.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,920.54x = 37,149.19 × 14,983.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,920.54x = 556,627,488.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,627,488.81/26,920.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.68

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