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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,921.93, 37,152.26 and 14,985.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,921.93, 37,152.26 and 14,985.02 is: 20,679.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,921.93 : 37,152.26 = 14,985.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,921.93/37,152.26 = 14,985.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,921.93x = 37,152.26 × 14,985.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,921.93x = 556,727,210.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,727,210.85/26,921.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,679.32

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