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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.21, 37,051.53 and 14,912.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.21, 37,051.53 and 14,912.33 is: 20,578.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.21 : 37,051.53 = 14,912.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.21/37,051.53 = 14,912.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.21x = 37,051.53 × 14,912.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.21x = 552,524,642.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,524,642.36/26,849.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.80

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