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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,841.52, 37,040.11 and 14,903.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,841.52, 37,040.11 and 14,903.92 is: 20,566.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,841.52 : 37,040.11 = 14,903.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,841.52/37,040.11 = 14,903.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,841.52x = 37,040.11 × 14,903.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,841.52x = 552,042,836.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,042,836.23/26,841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,566.75

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