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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,847.01, 37,049.91 and 14,911.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,847.01, 37,049.91 and 14,911.25 is: 20,578.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,847.01 : 37,049.91 = 14,911.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,847.01/37,049.91 = 14,911.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,847.01x = 37,049.91 × 14,911.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,847.01x = 552,460,470.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,460,470.49/26,847.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.10

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