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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.58, 37,051.16 and 14,913.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.58, 37,051.16 and 14,913.66 is: 20,580.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.58 : 37,051.16 = 14,913.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.58/37,051.16 = 14,913.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.58x = 37,051.16 × 14,913.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.58x = 552,568,402.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,568,402.85/26,849.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.15

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