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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,819.09, 37,010.48 and 14,882.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,819.09, 37,010.48 and 14,882.41 is: 20,537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,819.09 : 37,010.48 = 14,882.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,819.09/37,010.48 = 14,882.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,819.09x = 37,010.48 × 14,882.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,819.09x = 550,805,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,805,137.66/26,819.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,537.80

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