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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,816.31, 37,005.94 and 14,879.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,816.31, 37,005.94 and 14,879.39 is: 20,533.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,816.31 : 37,005.94 = 14,879.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,816.31/37,005.94 = 14,879.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,816.31x = 37,005.94 × 14,879.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,816.31x = 550,625,813.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,625,813.58/26,816.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,533.24

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