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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,819.31, 37,010.66 and 14,884.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,819.31, 37,010.66 and 14,884.58 is: 20,540.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,819.31 : 37,010.66 = 14,884.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,819.31/37,010.66 = 14,884.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,819.31x = 37,010.66 × 14,884.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,819.31x = 550,887,870.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,887,870.15/26,819.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,540.72

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