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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,851.42, 37,056.99 and 14,917.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,851.42, 37,056.99 and 14,917.15 is: 20,586.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,851.42 : 37,056.99 = 14,917.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,851.42/37,056.99 = 14,917.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,851.42x = 37,056.99 × 14,917.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,851.42x = 552,784,678.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,784,678.38/26,851.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,586.79

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