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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,852.26, 37,057.29 and 14,916.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,852.26, 37,057.29 and 14,916.71 is: 20,585.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,852.26 : 37,057.29 = 14,916.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,852.26/37,057.29 = 14,916.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,852.26x = 37,057.29 × 14,916.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,852.26x = 552,772,848.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,772,848.32/26,852.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,585.71

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