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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,850.59, 37,053.86 and 14,913.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,850.59, 37,053.86 and 14,913.62 is: 20,580.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,850.59 : 37,053.86 = 14,913.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,850.59/37,053.86 = 14,913.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,850.59x = 37,053.86 × 14,913.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,850.59x = 552,607,020.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,607,020.37/26,850.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.82

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