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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,843.66, 37,044.36 and 14,906.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,843.66, 37,044.36 and 14,906.96 is: 20,571.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,843.66 : 37,044.36 = 14,906.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,843.66/37,044.36 = 14,906.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,843.66x = 37,044.36 × 14,906.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,843.66x = 552,218,792.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,218,792.75/26,843.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,571.67

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