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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,852.70, 37,057.84 and 14,916.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,852.70, 37,057.84 and 14,916.12 is: 20,584.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,852.70 : 37,057.84 = 14,916.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,852.70/37,057.84 = 14,916.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,852.70x = 37,057.84 × 14,916.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,852.70x = 552,759,188.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,759,188.38/26,852.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,584.86

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