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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,904.20, 37,124.44 and 14,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,904.20, 37,124.44 and 14,966 is: 20,651.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,904.20 : 37,124.44 = 14,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,904.20/37,124.44 = 14,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,904.20x = 37,124.44 × 14,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,904.20x = 555,604,369.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,604,369.04/26,904.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.21

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