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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,845.57, 37,045.65 and 14,909.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,845.57, 37,045.65 and 14,909.67 is: 20,574.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,845.57 : 37,045.65 = 14,909.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,845.57/37,045.65 = 14,909.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,845.57x = 37,045.65 × 14,909.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,845.57x = 552,338,416.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,338,416.44/26,845.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,574.66

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