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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,819.23, 37,010.94 and 14,883.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,819.23, 37,010.94 and 14,883.34 is: 20,539.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,819.23 : 37,010.94 = 14,883.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,819.23/37,010.94 = 14,883.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,819.23x = 37,010.94 × 14,883.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,819.23x = 550,846,274.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,846,274.00/26,819.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,539.23

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