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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,901.74, 37,125.78 and 14,965.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,901.74, 37,125.78 and 14,965.31 is: 20,652.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,901.74 : 37,125.78 = 14,965.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,901.74/37,125.78 = 14,965.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,901.74x = 37,125.78 × 14,965.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,901.74x = 555,598,843.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,598,843.39/26,901.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,652.89

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