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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,960.69, 37,205.25 and 14,696.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,960.69, 37,205.25 and 14,696.19 is: 20,280.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,960.69 : 37,205.25 = 14,696.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,960.69/37,205.25 = 14,696.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,960.69x = 37,205.25 × 14,696.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,960.69x = 546,775,423.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,775,423.00/26,960.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,280.47

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