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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,845.36, 37,046.48 and 14,908.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,845.36, 37,046.48 and 14,908.64 is: 20,573.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,845.36 : 37,046.48 = 14,908.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,845.36/37,046.48 = 14,908.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,845.36x = 37,046.48 × 14,908.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,845.36x = 552,312,633.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,312,633.59/26,845.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,573.86

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