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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,847.59, 37,048.65 and 14,911.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,847.59, 37,048.65 and 14,911.69 is: 20,577.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,847.59 : 37,048.65 = 14,911.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,847.59/37,048.65 = 14,911.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,847.59x = 37,048.65 × 14,911.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,847.59x = 552,457,983.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,457,983.72/26,847.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,577.56

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