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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,851.19, 37,055.88 and 14,914.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,851.19, 37,055.88 and 14,914.58 is: 20,582.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,851.19 : 37,055.88 = 14,914.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,851.19/37,055.88 = 14,914.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,851.19x = 37,055.88 × 14,914.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,851.19x = 552,672,886.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,672,886.73/26,851.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,582.81

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