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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,847.70, 37,049.83 and 14,912.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,847.70, 37,049.83 and 14,912.15 is: 20,578.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,847.70 : 37,049.83 = 14,912.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,847.70/37,049.83 = 14,912.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,847.70x = 37,049.83 × 14,912.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,847.70x = 552,492,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,492,650.25/26,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.77

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