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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.42, 37,155.06 and 14,987.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.42, 37,155.06 and 14,987.48 is: 20,682.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.42 : 37,155.06 = 14,987.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.42/37,155.06 = 14,987.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.42x = 37,155.06 × 14,987.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.42x = 556,860,718.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,860,718.65/26,924.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.37

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