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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.64, 37,052.26 and 14,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.64, 37,052.26 and 14,913 is: 20,579.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.64 : 37,052.26 = 14,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.64/37,052.26 = 14,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.64x = 37,052.26 × 14,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.64x = 552,560,353.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,560,353.38/26,849.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,579.80

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