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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,922.28, 37,152.46 and 14,985.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,922.28, 37,152.46 and 14,985.42 is: 20,679.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,922.28 : 37,152.46 = 14,985.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,922.28/37,152.46 = 14,985.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,922.28x = 37,152.46 × 14,985.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,922.28x = 556,745,217.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,745,217.13/26,922.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,679.72

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