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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,845.72, 37,047.17 and 14,909.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,845.72, 37,047.17 and 14,909.05 is: 20,574.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,845.72 : 37,047.17 = 14,909.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,845.72/37,047.17 = 14,909.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,845.72x = 37,047.17 × 14,909.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,845.72x = 552,338,239.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,338,239.78/26,845.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,574.54

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