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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,979.32, 37,231.92 and 14,881.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,979.32, 37,231.92 and 14,881.19 is: 20,536.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,979.32 : 37,231.92 = 14,881.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,979.32/37,231.92 = 14,881.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,979.32x = 37,231.92 × 14,881.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,979.32x = 554,055,229.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,055,229.04/26,979.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,536.30

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