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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,902.78, 37,125.28 and 14,965.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,902.78, 37,125.28 and 14,965.86 is: 20,652.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,902.78 : 37,125.28 = 14,965.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,902.78/37,125.28 = 14,965.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,902.78x = 37,125.28 × 14,965.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,902.78x = 555,611,742.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,611,742.94/26,902.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,652.58

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