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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,905.77, 37,129.19 and 14,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,905.77, 37,129.19 and 14,969.52 is: 20,657.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,905.77 : 37,129.19 = 14,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,905.77/37,129.19 = 14,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,905.77x = 37,129.19 × 14,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,905.77x = 555,806,077.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,806,077.44/26,905.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,657.50

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