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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,813.69, 37,001.63 and 14,713.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,813.69, 37,001.63 and 14,713.90 is: 20,304.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,813.69 : 37,001.63 = 14,713.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,813.69/37,001.63 = 14,713.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,813.69x = 37,001.63 × 14,713.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,813.69x = 544,438,283.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,438,283.66/26,813.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,304.49

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