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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,863.27, 37,070.96 and 14,926.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,863.27, 37,070.96 and 14,926.33 is: 20,598.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,863.27 : 37,070.96 = 14,926.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,863.27/37,070.96 = 14,926.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,863.27x = 37,070.96 × 14,926.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,863.27x = 553,333,307.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,333,307.75/26,863.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.14

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