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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,848.78, 37,051.35 and 14,911.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,848.78, 37,051.35 and 14,911.81 is: 20,578.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,848.78 : 37,051.35 = 14,911.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,848.78/37,051.35 = 14,911.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,848.78x = 37,051.35 × 14,911.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,848.78x = 552,502,691.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,502,691.44/26,848.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.32

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