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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,904.78, 37,124.94 and 14,966.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,904.78, 37,124.94 and 14,966.58 is: 20,651.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,904.78 : 37,124.94 = 14,966.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,904.78/37,124.94 = 14,966.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,904.78x = 37,124.94 × 14,966.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,904.78x = 555,633,384.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,633,384.51/26,904.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.85

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