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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,819.07, 37,010.40 and 14,884.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,819.07, 37,010.40 and 14,884.11 is: 20,540.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,819.07 : 37,010.40 = 14,884.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,819.07/37,010.40 = 14,884.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,819.07x = 37,010.40 × 14,884.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,819.07x = 550,866,864.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,866,864.74/26,819.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,540.12

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