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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.66, 37,051.82 and 14,912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.66, 37,051.82 and 14,912.70 is: 20,579.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.66 : 37,051.82 = 14,912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.66/37,051.82 = 14,912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.66x = 37,051.82 × 14,912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.66x = 552,542,676.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,542,676.11/26,849.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,579.13

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