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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,846.74, 37,047.93 and 14,909.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,846.74, 37,047.93 and 14,909.86 is: 20,575.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,846.74 : 37,047.93 = 14,909.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,846.74/37,047.93 = 14,909.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,846.74x = 37,047.93 × 14,909.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,846.74x = 552,379,449.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,379,449.59/26,846.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,575.29

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