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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,863.85, 37,069.35 and 14,925.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,863.85, 37,069.35 and 14,925.87 is: 20,596.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,863.85 : 37,069.35 = 14,925.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,863.85/37,069.35 = 14,925.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,863.85x = 37,069.35 × 14,925.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,863.85x = 553,292,243.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,292,243.11/26,863.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,596.16

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