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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,864.63, 37,072.45 and 14,927.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,864.63, 37,072.45 and 14,927.66 is: 20,599.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,864.63 : 37,072.45 = 14,927.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,864.63/37,072.45 = 14,927.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,864.63x = 37,072.45 × 14,927.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,864.63x = 553,404,706.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,404,706.29/26,864.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,599.76

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