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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,841.67, 37,040.77 and 14,904.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,841.67, 37,040.77 and 14,904.70 is: 20,568.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,841.67 : 37,040.77 = 14,904.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,841.67/37,040.77 = 14,904.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,841.67x = 37,040.77 × 14,904.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,841.67x = 552,081,564.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,081,564.62/26,841.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,568.08

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