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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,851.64, 37,055.02 and 14,915

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,851.64, 37,055.02 and 14,915 is: 20,582.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,851.64 : 37,055.02 = 14,915 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,851.64/37,055.02 = 14,915/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,851.64x = 37,055.02 × 14,915
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,851.64x = 552,675,623.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,675,623.30/26,851.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,582.56

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