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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,921.87, 37,151.35 and 14,984.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,921.87, 37,151.35 and 14,984.90 is: 20,678.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,921.87 : 37,151.35 = 14,984.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,921.87/37,151.35 = 14,984.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,921.87x = 37,151.35 × 14,984.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,921.87x = 556,709,041.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,709,041.40/26,921.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,678.70

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