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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,848.64, 37,050.88 and 14,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,848.64, 37,050.88 and 14,912 is: 20,578.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,848.64 : 37,050.88 = 14,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,848.64/37,050.88 = 14,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,848.64x = 37,050.88 × 14,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,848.64x = 552,502,722.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,502,722.56/26,848.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.42

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