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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,855.84, 37,063.22 and 14,919.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,855.84, 37,063.22 and 14,919.90 is: 20,590.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,855.84 : 37,063.22 = 14,919.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,855.84/37,063.22 = 14,919.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,855.84x = 37,063.22 × 14,919.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,855.84x = 552,979,461.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,979,461.48/26,855.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,590.66

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