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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,850.77, 37,053.58 and 14,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,850.77, 37,053.58 and 14,914 is: 20,581.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,850.77 : 37,053.58 = 14,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,850.77/37,053.58 = 14,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,850.77x = 37,053.58 × 14,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,850.77x = 552,617,092.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,617,092.12/26,850.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,581.05

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