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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,847.62, 37,049.02 and 14,910.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,847.62, 37,049.02 and 14,910.66 is: 20,576.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,847.62 : 37,049.02 = 14,910.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,847.62/37,049.02 = 14,910.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,847.62x = 37,049.02 × 14,910.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,847.62x = 552,425,340.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,425,340.55/26,847.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,576.32

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