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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,903.34, 37,126.35 and 14,966.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,903.34, 37,126.35 and 14,966.10 is: 20,653.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,903.34 : 37,126.35 = 14,966.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,903.34/37,126.35 = 14,966.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,903.34x = 37,126.35 × 14,966.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,903.34x = 555,636,666.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,636,666.74/26,903.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.07

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