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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,861.64, 37,069.20 and 14,926.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,861.64, 37,069.20 and 14,926.32 is: 20,598.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,861.64 : 37,069.20 = 14,926.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,861.64/37,069.20 = 14,926.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,861.64x = 37,069.20 × 14,926.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,861.64x = 553,306,741.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,306,741.34/26,861.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.40

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