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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.78, 37,052.73 and 14,912.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.78, 37,052.73 and 14,912.81 is: 20,579.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.78 : 37,052.73 = 14,912.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.78/37,052.73 = 14,912.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.78x = 37,052.73 × 14,912.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.78x = 552,560,322.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,560,322.47/26,849.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,579.70

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