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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,819.15, 37,009.95 and 14,882.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,819.15, 37,009.95 and 14,882.28 is: 20,537.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,819.15 : 37,009.95 = 14,882.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,819.15/37,009.95 = 14,882.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,819.15x = 37,009.95 × 14,882.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,819.15x = 550,792,438.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,792,438.69/26,819.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,537.29

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