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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,816.53, 37,003.85 and 14,876.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,816.53, 37,003.85 and 14,876.89 is: 20,528.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,816.53 : 37,003.85 = 14,876.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,816.53/37,003.85 = 14,876.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,816.53x = 37,003.85 × 14,876.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,816.53x = 550,502,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,502,131.64/26,816.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,528.46

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