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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,920.79, 37,150.30 and 14,984.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,920.79, 37,150.30 and 14,984.12 is: 20,677.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,920.79 : 37,150.30 = 14,984.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,920.79/37,150.30 = 14,984.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,920.79x = 37,150.30 × 14,984.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,920.79x = 556,664,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,664,608.65/26,920.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,677.87

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