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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,847, 37,049.36 and 14,911.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,847, 37,049.36 and 14,911.44 is: 20,578.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,847 : 37,049.36 = 14,911.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,847/37,049.36 = 14,911.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,847x = 37,049.36 × 14,911.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,847x = 552,459,308.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,459,308.68/26,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.06

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