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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,848.51, 37,051.98 and 14,912.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,848.51, 37,051.98 and 14,912.75 is: 20,580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,848.51 : 37,051.98 = 14,912.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,848.51/37,051.98 = 14,912.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,848.51x = 37,051.98 × 14,912.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,848.51x = 552,546,914.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,546,914.75/26,848.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.17

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