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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,844.24, 37,045.71 and 14,907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,844.24, 37,045.71 and 14,907 is: 20,572.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,844.24 : 37,045.71 = 14,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,844.24/37,045.71 = 14,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,844.24x = 37,045.71 × 14,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,844.24x = 552,240,398.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,240,398.97/26,844.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,572.03

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