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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,842.29, 37,043.59 and 14,905.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,842.29, 37,043.59 and 14,905.67 is: 20,570.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,842.29 : 37,043.59 = 14,905.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,842.29/37,043.59 = 14,905.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,842.29x = 37,043.59 × 14,905.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,842.29x = 552,159,425.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,159,425.95/26,842.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,570.51

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