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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,851.68, 37,056.51 and 14,916.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,851.68, 37,056.51 and 14,916.15 is: 20,584.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,851.68 : 37,056.51 = 14,916.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,851.68/37,056.51 = 14,916.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,851.68x = 37,056.51 × 14,916.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,851.68x = 552,740,461.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,740,461.64/26,851.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,584.95

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