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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,867.22, 37,076.72 and 14,931.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,867.22, 37,076.72 and 14,931.72 is: 20,605.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,867.22 : 37,076.72 = 14,931.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,867.22/37,076.72 = 14,931.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,867.22x = 37,076.72 × 14,931.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,867.22x = 553,619,201.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,619,201.56/26,867.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,605.75

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