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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,901.56, 37,120.62 and 14,962.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,901.56, 37,120.62 and 14,962.52 is: 20,646.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,901.56 : 37,120.62 = 14,962.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,901.56/37,120.62 = 14,962.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,901.56x = 37,120.62 × 14,962.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,901.56x = 555,418,019.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,418,019.16/26,901.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,646.31

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