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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.20, 37,052.84 and 14,912.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.20, 37,052.84 and 14,912.76 is: 20,580.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.20 : 37,052.84 = 14,912.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.20/37,052.84 = 14,912.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.20x = 37,052.84 × 14,912.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.20x = 552,560,110.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,560,110.24/26,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.13

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