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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,819.73, 37,009.98 and 14,882.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,819.73, 37,009.98 and 14,882.96 is: 20,537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,819.73 : 37,009.98 = 14,882.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,819.73/37,009.98 = 14,882.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,819.73x = 37,009.98 × 14,882.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,819.73x = 550,818,144.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,818,144.47/26,819.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,537.80

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