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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,843.22, 37,045.31 and 14,906.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,843.22, 37,045.31 and 14,906.64 is: 20,572.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,843.22 : 37,045.31 = 14,906.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,843.22/37,045.31 = 14,906.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,843.22x = 37,045.31 × 14,906.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,843.22x = 552,221,025.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,221,025.33/26,843.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,572.09

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