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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,852.18, 37,053.98 and 14,914.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,852.18, 37,053.98 and 14,914.50 is: 20,580.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,852.18 : 37,053.98 = 14,914.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,852.18/37,053.98 = 14,914.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,852.18x = 37,053.98 × 14,914.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,852.18x = 552,641,584.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,641,584.71/26,852.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.88

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