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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,901.10, 37,126.92 and 14,969.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,901.10, 37,126.92 and 14,969.80 is: 20,660.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,901.10 : 37,126.92 = 14,969.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,901.10/37,126.92 = 14,969.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,901.10x = 37,126.92 × 14,969.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,901.10x = 555,782,567.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,782,567.02/26,901.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.22

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