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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,904.54, 37,128.44 and 14,968.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,904.54, 37,128.44 and 14,968.38 is: 20,656.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,904.54 : 37,128.44 = 14,968.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,904.54/37,128.44 = 14,968.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,904.54x = 37,128.44 × 14,968.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,904.54x = 555,752,598.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,752,598.73/26,904.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,656.46

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