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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,845.66, 37,048.25 and 14,909.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,845.66, 37,048.25 and 14,909.05 is: 20,575.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,845.66 : 37,048.25 = 14,909.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,845.66/37,048.25 = 14,909.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,845.66x = 37,048.25 × 14,909.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,845.66x = 552,354,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,354,211.66/26,845.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,575.18

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