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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.01, 37,052.10 and 14,913.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.01, 37,052.10 and 14,913.45 is: 20,580.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.01 : 37,052.10 = 14,913.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.01/37,052.10 = 14,913.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.01x = 37,052.10 × 14,913.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.01x = 552,574,640.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,574,640.75/26,849.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.82

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