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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,839.62, 37,037.12 and 14,902.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,839.62, 37,037.12 and 14,902.65 is: 20,564.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,839.62 : 37,037.12 = 14,902.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,839.62/37,037.12 = 14,902.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,839.62x = 37,037.12 × 14,902.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,839.62x = 551,951,161.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,951,161.85/26,839.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,564.79

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