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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,846.51, 37,049.22 and 14,910.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,846.51, 37,049.22 and 14,910.75 is: 20,577.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,846.51 : 37,049.22 = 14,910.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,846.51/37,049.22 = 14,910.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,846.51x = 37,049.22 × 14,910.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,846.51x = 552,431,657.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,431,657.12/26,846.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,577.41

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