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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,842.57, 37,041.51 and 14,906.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,842.57, 37,041.51 and 14,906.67 is: 20,570.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,842.57 : 37,041.51 = 14,906.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,842.57/37,041.51 = 14,906.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,842.57x = 37,041.51 × 14,906.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,842.57x = 552,165,565.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,165,565.87/26,842.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,570.52

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