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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,839.76, 37,037.15 and 14,903.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,839.76, 37,037.15 and 14,903.09 is: 20,565.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,839.76 : 37,037.15 = 14,903.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,839.76/37,037.15 = 14,903.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,839.76x = 37,037.15 × 14,903.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,839.76x = 551,967,914.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,967,914.87/26,839.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,565.31

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