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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,901.79, 37,123.62 and 14,965.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,901.79, 37,123.62 and 14,965.02 is: 20,651.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,901.79 : 37,123.62 = 14,965.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,901.79/37,123.62 = 14,965.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,901.79x = 37,123.62 × 14,965.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,901.79x = 555,555,659.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,555,659.65/26,901.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.25

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