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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,922.19, 37,152.61 and 14,985.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,922.19, 37,152.61 and 14,985.26 is: 20,679.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,922.19 : 37,152.61 = 14,985.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,922.19/37,152.61 = 14,985.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,922.19x = 37,152.61 × 14,985.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,922.19x = 556,741,445.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,741,445.60/26,922.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,679.65

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