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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,831.96, 37,030.44 and 14,897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,831.96, 37,030.44 and 14,897.60 is: 20,559.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,831.96 : 37,030.44 = 14,897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,831.96/37,030.44 = 14,897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,831.96x = 37,030.44 × 14,897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,831.96x = 551,664,682.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,664,682.94/26,831.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,559.98

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