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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,843.94, 37,045.76 and 14,907.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,843.94, 37,045.76 and 14,907.38 is: 20,572.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,843.94 : 37,045.76 = 14,907.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,843.94/37,045.76 = 14,907.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,843.94x = 37,045.76 × 14,907.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,843.94x = 552,254,961.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,254,961.94/26,843.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,572.80

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