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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,850.44, 37,051.90 and 14,913.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,850.44, 37,051.90 and 14,913.81 is: 20,580.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,850.44 : 37,051.90 = 14,913.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,850.44/37,051.90 = 14,913.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,850.44x = 37,051.90 × 14,913.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,850.44x = 552,584,959.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,584,959.45/26,850.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.11

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