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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,812.13, 37,005.18 and 14,879.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,812.13, 37,005.18 and 14,879.33 is: 20,535.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,812.13 : 37,005.18 = 14,879.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,812.13/37,005.18 = 14,879.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,812.13x = 37,005.18 × 14,879.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,812.13x = 550,612,284.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,612,284.93/26,812.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,535.94

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