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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,863.88, 37,071.41 and 14,926.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,863.88, 37,071.41 and 14,926.91 is: 20,598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,863.88 : 37,071.41 = 14,926.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,863.88/37,071.41 = 14,926.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,863.88x = 37,071.41 × 14,926.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,863.88x = 553,361,600.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,361,600.64/26,863.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.72

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