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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,842.66, 37,042.98 and 14,905.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,842.66, 37,042.98 and 14,905.96 is: 20,570.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,842.66 : 37,042.98 = 14,905.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,842.66/37,042.98 = 14,905.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,842.66x = 37,042.98 × 14,905.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,842.66x = 552,161,178.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,161,178.16/26,842.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,570.29

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