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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,920.91, 37,150.29 and 14,983.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,920.91, 37,150.29 and 14,983.53 is: 20,676.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,920.91 : 37,150.29 = 14,983.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,920.91/37,150.29 = 14,983.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,920.91x = 37,150.29 × 14,983.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,920.91x = 556,642,484.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,642,484.72/26,920.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.96

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