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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,812.43, 37,005.58 and 14,879.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,812.43, 37,005.58 and 14,879.61 is: 20,536.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,812.43 : 37,005.58 = 14,879.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,812.43/37,005.58 = 14,879.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,812.43x = 37,005.58 × 14,879.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,812.43x = 550,628,598.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,628,598.22/26,812.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,536.32

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