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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.66, 37,053.72 and 14,913.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.66, 37,053.72 and 14,913.02 is: 20,580.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.66 : 37,053.72 = 14,913.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.66/37,053.72 = 14,913.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.66x = 37,053.72 × 14,913.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.66x = 552,582,867.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,582,867.43/26,849.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.63

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