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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,848.74, 37,051.29 and 14,912.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,848.74, 37,051.29 and 14,912.10 is: 20,578.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,848.74 : 37,051.29 = 14,912.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,848.74/37,051.29 = 14,912.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,848.74x = 37,051.29 × 14,912.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,848.74x = 552,512,541.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,512,541.61/26,848.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.71

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