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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.96, 37,052.18 and 14,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.96, 37,052.18 and 14,913 is: 20,579.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.96 : 37,052.18 = 14,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.96/37,052.18 = 14,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.96x = 37,052.18 × 14,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.96x = 552,559,160.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,559,160.34/26,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,579.52

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