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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,856.03, 37,061.36 and 14,919.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,856.03, 37,061.36 and 14,919.06 is: 20,588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,856.03 : 37,061.36 = 14,919.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,856.03/37,061.36 = 14,919.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,856.03x = 37,061.36 × 14,919.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,856.03x = 552,920,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,920,653.52/26,856.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,588.32

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