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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,934.41, 37,169.14 and 14,834.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,934.41, 37,169.14 and 14,834.66 is: 20,471.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,934.41 : 37,169.14 = 14,834.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,934.41/37,169.14 = 14,834.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,934.41x = 37,169.14 × 14,834.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,934.41x = 551,391,662.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,391,662.46/26,934.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,471.64

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