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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,845.74, 37,046.55 and 14,908.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,845.74, 37,046.55 and 14,908.86 is: 20,573.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,845.74 : 37,046.55 = 14,908.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,845.74/37,046.55 = 14,908.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,845.74x = 37,046.55 × 14,908.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,845.74x = 552,321,827.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,321,827.43/26,845.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,573.91

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