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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,906.65, 37,130.87 and 14,969.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,906.65, 37,130.87 and 14,969.81 is: 20,658.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,906.65 : 37,130.87 = 14,969.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,906.65/37,130.87 = 14,969.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,906.65x = 37,130.87 × 14,969.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,906.65x = 555,842,199.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,842,199.29/26,906.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,658.17

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