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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.70, 37,053.82 and 14,913.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.70, 37,053.82 and 14,913.08 is: 20,580.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.70 : 37,053.82 = 14,913.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.70/37,053.82 = 14,913.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.70x = 37,053.82 × 14,913.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.70x = 552,586,581.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,586,581.97/26,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.74

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