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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,905.52, 37,129.11 and 14,968.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,905.52, 37,129.11 and 14,968.82 is: 20,656.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,905.52 : 37,129.11 = 14,968.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,905.52/37,129.11 = 14,968.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,905.52x = 37,129.11 × 14,968.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,905.52x = 555,778,964.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,778,964.35/26,905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,656.69

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