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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,845.59, 37,045.89 and 14,909.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,845.59, 37,045.89 and 14,909.69 is: 20,574.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,845.59 : 37,045.89 = 14,909.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,845.59/37,045.89 = 14,909.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,845.59x = 37,045.89 × 14,909.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,845.59x = 552,342,619.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,342,619.91/26,845.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,574.80

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