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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,842.69, 37,042.99 and 14,906.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,842.69, 37,042.99 and 14,906.06 is: 20,570.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,842.69 : 37,042.99 = 14,906.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,842.69/37,042.99 = 14,906.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,842.69x = 37,042.99 × 14,906.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,842.69x = 552,165,031.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,165,031.52/26,842.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,570.41

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