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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,819.53, 37,009.66 and 14,719.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,819.53, 37,009.66 and 14,719.73 is: 20,312.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,819.53 : 37,009.66 = 14,719.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,819.53/37,009.66 = 14,719.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,819.53x = 37,009.66 × 14,719.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,819.53x = 544,772,008.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,772,008.34/26,819.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,312.51

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