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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,850.09, 37,051.86 and 14,914.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,850.09, 37,051.86 and 14,914.15 is: 20,580.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,850.09 : 37,051.86 = 14,914.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,850.09/37,051.86 = 14,914.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,850.09x = 37,051.86 × 14,914.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,850.09x = 552,596,997.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,596,997.82/26,850.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.82

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