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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,811.83, 37,004.76 and 14,879

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,811.83, 37,004.76 and 14,879 is: 20,535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,811.83 : 37,004.76 = 14,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,811.83/37,004.76 = 14,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,811.83x = 37,004.76 × 14,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,811.83x = 550,593,824.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,593,824.04/26,811.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,535.48

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