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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,847.69, 37,051.05 and 14,911.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,847.69, 37,051.05 and 14,911.08 is: 20,577.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,847.69 : 37,051.05 = 14,911.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,847.69/37,051.05 = 14,911.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,847.69x = 37,051.05 × 14,911.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,847.69x = 552,471,170.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,471,170.63/26,847.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,577.98

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