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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,959.77, 37,204.46 and 14,859.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,959.77, 37,204.46 and 14,859.84 is: 20,506.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,959.77 : 37,204.46 = 14,859.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,959.77/37,204.46 = 14,859.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,959.77x = 37,204.46 × 14,859.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,959.77x = 552,852,248.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,852,248.59/26,959.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,506.56

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