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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,842.67, 37,042.16 and 14,905.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,842.67, 37,042.16 and 14,905.70 is: 20,569.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,842.67 : 37,042.16 = 14,905.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,842.67/37,042.16 = 14,905.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,842.67x = 37,042.16 × 14,905.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,842.67x = 552,139,342.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,139,342.39/26,842.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,569.46

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