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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,855.91, 37,058.03 and 14,917.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,855.91, 37,058.03 and 14,917.32 is: 20,584.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,855.91 : 37,058.03 = 14,917.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,855.91/37,058.03 = 14,917.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,855.91x = 37,058.03 × 14,917.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,855.91x = 552,806,492.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,806,492.08/26,855.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,584.17

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