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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,851.58, 37,053.92 and 14,915.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,851.58, 37,053.92 and 14,915.66 is: 20,582.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,851.58 : 37,053.92 = 14,915.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,851.58/37,053.92 = 14,915.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,851.58x = 37,053.92 × 14,915.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,851.58x = 552,683,672.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,683,672.39/26,851.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,582.91

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