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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,901.71, 37,121.15 and 14,963.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,901.71, 37,121.15 and 14,963.42 is: 20,647.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,901.71 : 37,121.15 = 14,963.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,901.71/37,121.15 = 14,963.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,901.71x = 37,121.15 × 14,963.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,901.71x = 555,459,358.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,459,358.33/26,901.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,647.73

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