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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,863.32, 37,069.68 and 14,925.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,863.32, 37,069.68 and 14,925.96 is: 20,596.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,863.32 : 37,069.68 = 14,925.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,863.32/37,069.68 = 14,925.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,863.32x = 37,069.68 × 14,925.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,863.32x = 553,300,560.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,300,560.89/26,863.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,596.88

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