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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,905.68, 37,125.47 and 14,968.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,905.68, 37,125.47 and 14,968.71 is: 20,654.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,905.68 : 37,125.47 = 14,968.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,905.68/37,125.47 = 14,968.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,905.68x = 37,125.47 × 14,968.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,905.68x = 555,720,431.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,720,431.47/26,905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,654.39

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