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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,855.03, 37,059.98 and 14,918.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,855.03, 37,059.98 and 14,918.06 is: 20,586.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,855.03 : 37,059.98 = 14,918.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,855.03/37,059.98 = 14,918.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,855.03x = 37,059.98 × 14,918.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,855.03x = 552,862,745.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,862,745.35/26,855.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,586.94

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