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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,848.88, 37,050.96 and 14,911.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,848.88, 37,050.96 and 14,911.96 is: 20,578.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,848.88 : 37,050.96 = 14,911.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,848.88/37,050.96 = 14,911.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,848.88x = 37,050.96 × 14,911.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,848.88x = 552,502,433.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,502,433.48/26,848.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.23

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