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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,902.26, 37,125.54 and 14,966.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,902.26, 37,125.54 and 14,966.10 is: 20,653.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,902.26 : 37,125.54 = 14,966.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,902.26/37,125.54 = 14,966.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,902.26x = 37,125.54 × 14,966.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,902.26x = 555,624,544.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,624,544.19/26,902.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.45

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