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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,844.47, 37,050.81 and 15,514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,844.47, 37,050.81 and 15,514.44 is: 21,413.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,844.47 : 37,050.81 = 15,514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,844.47/37,050.81 = 15,514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,844.47x = 37,050.81 × 15,514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,844.47x = 574,822,568.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,822,568.70/26,844.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,413.07

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