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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.94, 37,053 and 14,913.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.94, 37,053 and 14,913.33 is: 20,580.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.94 : 37,053 = 14,913.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.94/37,053 = 14,913.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.94x = 37,053 × 14,913.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.94x = 552,583,616.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,583,616.49/26,849.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.44

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