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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,844.57, 37,044.27 and 14,908.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,844.57, 37,044.27 and 14,908.67 is: 20,573.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,844.57 : 37,044.27 = 14,908.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,844.57/37,044.27 = 14,908.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,844.57x = 37,044.27 × 14,908.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,844.57x = 552,280,611.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,280,611.60/26,844.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,573.27

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