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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.59, 37,050.84 and 14,912.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.59, 37,050.84 and 14,912.21 is: 20,577.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.59 : 37,050.84 = 14,912.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.59/37,050.84 = 14,912.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.59x = 37,050.84 × 14,912.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.59x = 552,509,999.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,509,999.38/26,849.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,577.97

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