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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,962.51, 37,208.52 and 14,863.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,962.51, 37,208.52 and 14,863.44 is: 20,511.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,962.51 : 37,208.52 = 14,863.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,962.51/37,208.52 = 14,863.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,962.51x = 37,208.52 × 14,863.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,962.51x = 553,046,604.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,046,604.51/26,962.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,511.69

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