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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,842.26, 37,046.70 and 14,909.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,842.26, 37,046.70 and 14,909.44 is: 20,577.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,842.26 : 37,046.70 = 14,909.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,842.26/37,046.70 = 14,909.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,842.26x = 37,046.70 × 14,909.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,842.26x = 552,345,550.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,345,550.85/26,842.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,577.46

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