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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,860.98, 37,066.35 and 14,924.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,860.98, 37,066.35 and 14,924.31 is: 20,594.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,860.98 : 37,066.35 = 14,924.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,860.98/37,066.35 = 14,924.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,860.98x = 37,066.35 × 14,924.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,860.98x = 553,189,697.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,189,697.97/26,860.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,594.55

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