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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,844.62, 37,046.08 and 14,909.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,844.62, 37,046.08 and 14,909.08 is: 20,574.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,844.62 : 37,046.08 = 14,909.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,844.62/37,046.08 = 14,909.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,844.62x = 37,046.08 × 14,909.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,844.62x = 552,322,747.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,322,747.90/26,844.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,574.80

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