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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,921.67, 37,151.90 and 14,984.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,921.67, 37,151.90 and 14,984.75 is: 20,678.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,921.67 : 37,151.90 = 14,984.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,921.67/37,151.90 = 14,984.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,921.67x = 37,151.90 × 14,984.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,921.67x = 556,711,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,711,752.25/26,921.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,678.95

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