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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,989.97, 37,244.86 and 14,724.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,989.97, 37,244.86 and 14,724.64 is: 20,319.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,989.97 : 37,244.86 = 14,724.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,989.97/37,244.86 = 14,724.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,989.97x = 37,244.86 × 14,724.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,989.97x = 548,417,198.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,417,198.74/26,989.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,319.30

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