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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,841.51, 37,042.52 and 14,905.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,841.51, 37,042.52 and 14,905.35 is: 20,570.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,841.51 : 37,042.52 = 14,905.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,841.51/37,042.52 = 14,905.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,841.51x = 37,042.52 × 14,905.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,841.51x = 552,131,650.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,131,650.96/26,841.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,570.07

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