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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,920.68, 37,149.92 and 14,983.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,920.68, 37,149.92 and 14,983.28 is: 20,676.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,920.68 : 37,149.92 = 14,983.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,920.68/37,149.92 = 14,983.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,920.68x = 37,149.92 × 14,983.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,920.68x = 556,627,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,627,653.34/26,920.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.58

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