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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,903.58, 37,122.66 and 14,966.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,903.58, 37,122.66 and 14,966.88 is: 20,651.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,903.58 : 37,122.66 = 14,966.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,903.58/37,122.66 = 14,966.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,903.58x = 37,122.66 × 14,966.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,903.58x = 555,610,397.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,610,397.50/26,903.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.91

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