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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,905.40, 37,129.25 and 14,806.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,905.40, 37,129.25 and 14,806.58 is: 20,432.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,905.40 : 37,129.25 = 14,806.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,905.40/37,129.25 = 14,806.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,905.40x = 37,129.25 × 14,806.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,905.40x = 549,756,950.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,756,950.79/26,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,432.96

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