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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,845.42, 37,046.59 and 14,908.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,845.42, 37,046.59 and 14,908.46 is: 20,573.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,845.42 : 37,046.59 = 14,908.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,845.42/37,046.59 = 14,908.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,845.42x = 37,046.59 × 14,908.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,845.42x = 552,307,605.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,307,605.15/26,845.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,573.63

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