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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.76, 37,053.09 and 14,913.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.76, 37,053.09 and 14,913.60 is: 20,581.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.76 : 37,053.09 = 14,913.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.76/37,053.09 = 14,913.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.76x = 37,053.09 × 14,913.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.76x = 552,594,963.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,594,963.02/26,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,581.00

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