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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,906.52, 37,130.48 and 14,969.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,906.52, 37,130.48 and 14,969.82 is: 20,658.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,906.52 : 37,130.48 = 14,969.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,906.52/37,130.48 = 14,969.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,906.52x = 37,130.48 × 14,969.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,906.52x = 555,836,602.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,836,602.11/26,906.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,658.06

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