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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,819.73, 37,011.63 and 14,883.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,819.73, 37,011.63 and 14,883.84 is: 20,539.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,819.73 : 37,011.63 = 14,883.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,819.73/37,011.63 = 14,883.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,819.73x = 37,011.63 × 14,883.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,819.73x = 550,875,179.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,875,179.06/26,819.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,539.92

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