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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,842.16, 37,041.47 and 14,905.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,842.16, 37,041.47 and 14,905.19 is: 20,568.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,842.16 : 37,041.47 = 14,905.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,842.16/37,041.47 = 14,905.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,842.16x = 37,041.47 × 14,905.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,842.16x = 552,110,148.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,110,148.23/26,842.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,568.77

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