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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,905.96, 37,129.89 and 14,968.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,905.96, 37,129.89 and 14,968.99 is: 20,657.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,905.96 : 37,129.89 = 14,968.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,905.96/37,129.89 = 14,968.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,905.96x = 37,129.89 × 14,968.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,905.96x = 555,796,952.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,796,952.11/26,905.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,657.02

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