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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,870.22, 37,079.19 and 14,932.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,870.22, 37,079.19 and 14,932.83 is: 20,606.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,870.22 : 37,079.19 = 14,932.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,870.22/37,079.19 = 14,932.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,870.22x = 37,079.19 × 14,932.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,870.22x = 553,697,240.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,697,240.81/26,870.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,606.35

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