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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,848.08, 37,046.97 and 14,909.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,848.08, 37,046.97 and 14,909.79 is: 20,573.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,848.08 : 37,046.97 = 14,909.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,848.08/37,046.97 = 14,909.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,848.08x = 37,046.97 × 14,909.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,848.08x = 552,362,542.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,362,542.84/26,848.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,573.63

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