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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,818.73, 37,009.92 and 14,882.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,818.73, 37,009.92 and 14,882.09 is: 20,537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,818.73 : 37,009.92 = 14,882.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,818.73/37,009.92 = 14,882.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,818.73x = 37,009.92 × 14,882.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,818.73x = 550,784,775.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,784,775.28/26,818.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,537.32

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