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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,843.29, 37,044.97 and 14,906.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,843.29, 37,044.97 and 14,906.67 is: 20,571.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,843.29 : 37,044.97 = 14,906.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,843.29/37,044.97 = 14,906.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,843.29x = 37,044.97 × 14,906.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,843.29x = 552,217,142.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,217,142.95/26,843.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,571.89

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