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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.19, 37,053.12 and 14,912.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.19, 37,053.12 and 14,912.58 is: 20,580.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.19 : 37,053.12 = 14,912.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.19/37,053.12 = 14,912.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.19x = 37,053.12 × 14,912.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.19x = 552,557,616.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,557,616.25/26,849.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.05

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