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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.24, 37,052.64 and 14,913.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.24, 37,052.64 and 14,913.08 is: 20,580.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.24 : 37,052.64 = 14,913.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.24/37,052.64 = 14,913.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.24x = 37,052.64 × 14,913.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.24x = 552,568,799.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,568,799.27/26,849.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.43

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