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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,852.60, 37,056.57 and 14,917.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,852.60, 37,056.57 and 14,917.05 is: 20,585.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,852.60 : 37,056.57 = 14,917.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,852.60/37,056.57 = 14,917.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,852.60x = 37,056.57 × 14,917.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,852.60x = 552,774,707.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,774,707.52/26,852.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,585.52

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