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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,867.16, 37,074.96 and 14,929.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,867.16, 37,074.96 and 14,929.78 is: 20,602.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,867.16 : 37,074.96 = 14,929.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,867.16/37,074.96 = 14,929.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,867.16x = 37,074.96 × 14,929.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,867.16x = 553,520,996.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,520,996.31/26,867.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,602.14

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