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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,904.64, 37,127.28 and 14,968.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,904.64, 37,127.28 and 14,968.48 is: 20,655.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,904.64 : 37,127.28 = 14,968.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,904.64/37,127.28 = 14,968.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,904.64x = 37,127.28 × 14,968.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,904.64x = 555,738,948.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,738,948.13/26,904.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,655.88

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