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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,853.68, 37,058.78 and 14,918.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,853.68, 37,058.78 and 14,918.13 is: 20,587.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,853.68 : 37,058.78 = 14,918.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,853.68/37,058.78 = 14,918.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,853.68x = 37,058.78 × 14,918.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,853.68x = 552,847,734.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,847,734.98/26,853.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,587.41

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