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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,843.72, 37,045.98 and 14,907.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,843.72, 37,045.98 and 14,907.14 is: 20,572.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,843.72 : 37,045.98 = 14,907.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,843.72/37,045.98 = 14,907.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,843.72x = 37,045.98 × 14,907.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,843.72x = 552,249,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,249,610.30/26,843.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,572.77

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