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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,869.58, 37,079.88 and 14,770.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,869.58, 37,079.88 and 14,770.34 is: 20,382.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,869.58 : 37,079.88 = 14,770.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,869.58/37,079.88 = 14,770.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,869.58x = 37,079.88 × 14,770.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,869.58x = 547,682,434.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,682,434.76/26,869.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.99

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