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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,855.76, 37,062.18 and 14,918.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,855.76, 37,062.18 and 14,918.70 is: 20,588.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,855.76 : 37,062.18 = 14,918.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,855.76/37,062.18 = 14,918.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,855.76x = 37,062.18 × 14,918.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,855.76x = 552,919,544.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,919,544.77/26,855.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,588.49

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