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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,851.59, 37,055.97 and 14,915.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,851.59, 37,055.97 and 14,915.70 is: 20,584.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,851.59 : 37,055.97 = 14,915.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,851.59/37,055.97 = 14,915.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,851.59x = 37,055.97 × 14,915.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,851.59x = 552,715,731.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,715,731.73/26,851.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,584.10

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