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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,848.31, 37,051.56 and 14,912.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,848.31, 37,051.56 and 14,912.15 is: 20,579.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,848.31 : 37,051.56 = 14,912.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,848.31/37,051.56 = 14,912.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,848.31x = 37,051.56 × 14,912.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,848.31x = 552,518,235.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,518,235.20/26,848.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,579.26

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