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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,840.66, 37,039.40 and 14,903.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,840.66, 37,039.40 and 14,903.69 is: 20,566.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,840.66 : 37,039.40 = 14,903.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,840.66/37,039.40 = 14,903.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,840.66x = 37,039.40 × 14,903.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,840.66x = 552,023,735.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,023,735.39/26,840.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,566.70

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