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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,852.40, 37,055.25 and 14,915.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,852.40, 37,055.25 and 14,915.16 is: 20,582.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,852.40 : 37,055.25 = 14,915.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,852.40/37,055.25 = 14,915.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,852.40x = 37,055.25 × 14,915.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,852.40x = 552,684,982.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,684,982.59/26,852.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,582.33

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