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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,946.51, 37,184.70 and 14,846.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,946.51, 37,184.70 and 14,846.59 is: 20,487.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,946.51 : 37,184.70 = 14,846.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,946.51/37,184.70 = 14,846.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,946.51x = 37,184.70 × 14,846.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,946.51x = 552,065,995.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,065,995.17/26,946.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,487.48

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