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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,865.61, 37,075.52 and 14,930.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,865.61, 37,075.52 and 14,930.12 is: 20,604.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,865.61 : 37,075.52 = 14,930.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,865.61/37,075.52 = 14,930.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,865.61x = 37,075.52 × 14,930.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,865.61x = 553,541,962.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,541,962.66/26,865.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,604.11

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