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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,851.48, 37,055.10 and 14,915.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,851.48, 37,055.10 and 14,915.56 is: 20,583.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,851.48 : 37,055.10 = 14,915.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,851.48/37,055.10 = 14,915.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,851.48x = 37,055.10 × 14,915.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,851.48x = 552,697,567.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,697,567.36/26,851.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,583.50

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