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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,844.13, 37,046.57 and 14,907.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,844.13, 37,046.57 and 14,907.66 is: 20,573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,844.13 : 37,046.57 = 14,907.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,844.13/37,046.57 = 14,907.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,844.13x = 37,046.57 × 14,907.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,844.13x = 552,277,664.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,277,664.65/26,844.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,573.50

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