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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,920.99, 37,152.41 and 14,984.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,920.99, 37,152.41 and 14,984.58 is: 20,679.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,920.99 : 37,152.41 = 14,984.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,920.99/37,152.41 = 14,984.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,920.99x = 37,152.41 × 14,984.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,920.99x = 556,713,259.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,713,259.84/26,920.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,679.52

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