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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,852.69, 37,057.83 and 14,916.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,852.69, 37,057.83 and 14,916.13 is: 20,584.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,852.69 : 37,057.83 = 14,916.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,852.69/37,057.83 = 14,916.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,852.69x = 37,057.83 × 14,916.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,852.69x = 552,759,409.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,759,409.80/26,852.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,584.88

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