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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,819.18, 37,008.69 and 14,881.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,819.18, 37,008.69 and 14,881.76 is: 20,535.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,819.18 : 37,008.69 = 14,881.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,819.18/37,008.69 = 14,881.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,819.18x = 37,008.69 × 14,881.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,819.18x = 550,754,442.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,754,442.49/26,819.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,535.84

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