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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,850.15, 37,051.63 and 14,912.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,850.15, 37,051.63 and 14,912.78 is: 20,578.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,850.15 : 37,051.63 = 14,912.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,850.15/37,051.63 = 14,912.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,850.15x = 37,051.63 × 14,912.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,850.15x = 552,542,584.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,542,584.29/26,850.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.75

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