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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,840.23, 37,040.22 and 14,904.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,840.23, 37,040.22 and 14,904.07 is: 20,568.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,840.23 : 37,040.22 = 14,904.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,840.23/37,040.22 = 14,904.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,840.23x = 37,040.22 × 14,904.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,840.23x = 552,049,939.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,049,939.09/26,840.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,568.01

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