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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,840.79, 37,042.50 and 14,904.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,840.79, 37,042.50 and 14,904.90 is: 20,569.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,840.79 : 37,042.50 = 14,904.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,840.79/37,042.50 = 14,904.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,840.79x = 37,042.50 × 14,904.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,840.79x = 552,114,814.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,114,814.14/26,840.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,569.99

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