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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.86, 37,051.78 and 14,913.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.86, 37,051.78 and 14,913.97 is: 20,580.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.86 : 37,051.78 = 14,913.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.86/37,051.78 = 14,913.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.86x = 37,051.78 × 14,913.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.86x = 552,589,135.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,589,135.37/26,849.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.71

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