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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,848.65, 37,051.18 and 14,911.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,848.65, 37,051.18 and 14,911.68 is: 20,578.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,848.65 : 37,051.18 = 14,911.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,848.65/37,051.18 = 14,911.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,848.65x = 37,051.18 × 14,911.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,848.65x = 552,495,302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,495,302.50/26,848.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.14

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