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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,848.81, 37,050.33 and 14,912.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,848.81, 37,050.33 and 14,912.91 is: 20,579.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,848.81 : 37,050.33 = 14,912.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,848.81/37,050.33 = 14,912.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,848.81x = 37,050.33 × 14,912.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,848.81x = 552,528,069.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,528,069.57/26,848.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,579.24

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