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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,960.31, 37,204.72 and 14,695.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,960.31, 37,204.72 and 14,695.82 is: 20,279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,960.31 : 37,204.72 = 14,695.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,960.31/37,204.72 = 14,695.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,960.31x = 37,204.72 × 14,695.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,960.31x = 546,753,924.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,753,924.54/26,960.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,279.96

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