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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,858.90, 37,065.94 and 14,922.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,858.90, 37,065.94 and 14,922.74 is: 20,593.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,858.90 : 37,065.94 = 14,922.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,858.90/37,065.94 = 14,922.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,858.90x = 37,065.94 × 14,922.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,858.90x = 553,125,385.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,125,385.48/26,858.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,593.75

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