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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,848.55, 37,053.21 and 14,912.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,848.55, 37,053.21 and 14,912.63 is: 20,580.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,848.55 : 37,053.21 = 14,912.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,848.55/37,053.21 = 14,912.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,848.55x = 37,053.21 × 14,912.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,848.55x = 552,560,811.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,560,811.04/26,848.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.66

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