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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,859.72, 37,066.41 and 14,924.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,859.72, 37,066.41 and 14,924.15 is: 20,595.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,859.72 : 37,066.41 = 14,924.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,859.72/37,066.41 = 14,924.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,859.72x = 37,066.41 × 14,924.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,859.72x = 553,184,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,184,477.47/26,859.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,595.32

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