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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,817, 37,007.46 and 14,882.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,817, 37,007.46 and 14,882.28 is: 20,537.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,817 : 37,007.46 = 14,882.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,817/37,007.46 = 14,882.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,817x = 37,007.46 × 14,882.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,817x = 550,755,381.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,755,381.81/26,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,537.55

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