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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,841.92, 37,041.76 and 14,904.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,841.92, 37,041.76 and 14,904.96 is: 20,568.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,841.92 : 37,041.76 = 14,904.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,841.92/37,041.76 = 14,904.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,841.92x = 37,041.76 × 14,904.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,841.92x = 552,105,951.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,105,951.13/26,841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,568.80

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