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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.26, 37,052.40 and 14,913.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.26, 37,052.40 and 14,913.10 is: 20,580.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.26 : 37,052.40 = 14,913.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.26/37,052.40 = 14,913.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.26x = 37,052.40 × 14,913.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.26x = 552,566,146.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,566,146.44/26,849.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.31

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