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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.76, 37,053.16 and 14,914.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.76, 37,053.16 and 14,914.20 is: 20,581.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.76 : 37,053.16 = 14,914.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.76/37,053.16 = 14,914.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.76x = 37,053.16 × 14,914.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.76x = 552,618,238.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,618,238.87/26,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,581.87

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