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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,841.81, 37,040.47 and 14,905.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,841.81, 37,040.47 and 14,905.90 is: 20,569.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,841.81 : 37,040.47 = 14,905.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,841.81/37,040.47 = 14,905.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,841.81x = 37,040.47 × 14,905.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,841.81x = 552,121,541.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,121,541.77/26,841.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,569.46

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