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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,845.56, 37,046.23 and 14,908.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,845.56, 37,046.23 and 14,908.79 is: 20,573.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,845.56 : 37,046.23 = 14,908.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,845.56/37,046.23 = 14,908.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,845.56x = 37,046.23 × 14,908.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,845.56x = 552,314,518.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,314,518.71/26,845.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,573.78

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