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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.51, 37,053.36 and 14,913.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.51, 37,053.36 and 14,913.75 is: 20,581.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.51 : 37,053.36 = 14,913.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.51/37,053.36 = 14,913.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.51x = 37,053.36 × 14,913.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.51x = 552,604,547.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,604,547.70/26,849.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,581.55

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