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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,863.92, 37,072.24 and 14,926.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,863.92, 37,072.24 and 14,926.98 is: 20,599.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,863.92 : 37,072.24 = 14,926.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,863.92/37,072.24 = 14,926.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,863.92x = 37,072.24 × 14,926.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,863.92x = 553,376,585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,376,585.04/26,863.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,599.25

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