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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,867.54, 37,076.46 and 14,930.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,867.54, 37,076.46 and 14,930.30 is: 20,603.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,867.54 : 37,076.46 = 14,930.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,867.54/37,076.46 = 14,930.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,867.54x = 37,076.46 × 14,930.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,867.54x = 553,562,670.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,562,670.74/26,867.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,603.40

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