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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,941.23, 37,177.46 and 14,841.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,941.23, 37,177.46 and 14,841.32 is: 20,480.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,941.23 : 37,177.46 = 14,841.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,941.23/37,177.46 = 14,841.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,941.23x = 37,177.46 × 14,841.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,941.23x = 551,762,413.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,762,413.50/26,941.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,480.22

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