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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,858.52, 37,063.41 and 14,922.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,858.52, 37,063.41 and 14,922.54 is: 20,592.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,858.52 : 37,063.41 = 14,922.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,858.52/37,063.41 = 14,922.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,858.52x = 37,063.41 × 14,922.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,858.52x = 553,080,218.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,080,218.26/26,858.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,592.36

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