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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,851.96, 37,054.94 and 14,915

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,851.96, 37,054.94 and 14,915 is: 20,582.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,851.96 : 37,054.94 = 14,915 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,851.96/37,054.94 = 14,915/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,851.96x = 37,054.94 × 14,915
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,851.96x = 552,674,430.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,674,430.10/26,851.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,582.28

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