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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,841.06, 37,037.58 and 14,901.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,841.06, 37,037.58 and 14,901.42 is: 20,562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,841.06 : 37,037.58 = 14,901.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,841.06/37,037.58 = 14,901.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,841.06x = 37,037.58 × 14,901.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,841.06x = 551,912,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,912,535.36/26,841.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,562.25

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