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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,921.69, 37,151.92 and 14,984.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,921.69, 37,151.92 and 14,984.76 is: 20,678.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,921.69 : 37,151.92 = 14,984.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,921.69/37,151.92 = 14,984.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,921.69x = 37,151.92 × 14,984.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,921.69x = 556,712,529.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,712,529.82/26,921.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,678.96

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