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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,905.52, 37,129.44 and 14,805.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,905.52, 37,129.44 and 14,805.92 is: 20,432.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,905.52 : 37,129.44 = 14,805.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,905.52/37,129.44 = 14,805.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,905.52x = 37,129.44 × 14,805.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,905.52x = 549,735,518.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,735,518.28/26,905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,432.07

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