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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,851.28, 37,053.18 and 14,913.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,851.28, 37,053.18 and 14,913.90 is: 20,580.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,851.28 : 37,053.18 = 14,913.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,851.28/37,053.18 = 14,913.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,851.28x = 37,053.18 × 14,913.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,851.28x = 552,607,421.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,607,421.20/26,851.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.30

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