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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,921.16, 37,146.78 and 14,984.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,921.16, 37,146.78 and 14,984.19 is: 20,675.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,921.16 : 37,146.78 = 14,984.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,921.16/37,146.78 = 14,984.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,921.16x = 37,146.78 × 14,984.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,921.16x = 556,614,409.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,614,409.41/26,921.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,675.72

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