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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,844, 37,044.72 and 14,909.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,844, 37,044.72 and 14,909.28 is: 20,574.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,844 : 37,044.72 = 14,909.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,844/37,044.72 = 14,909.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,844x = 37,044.72 × 14,909.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,844x = 552,310,103.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,310,103.00/26,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,574.81

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