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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,921.92, 37,151.16 and 14,984.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,921.92, 37,151.16 and 14,984.92 is: 20,678.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,921.92 : 37,151.16 = 14,984.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,921.92/37,151.16 = 14,984.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,921.92x = 37,151.16 × 14,984.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,921.92x = 556,707,160.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,707,160.51/26,921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,678.58

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