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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,819.73, 37,011.45 and 14,883.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,819.73, 37,011.45 and 14,883.27 is: 20,539.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,819.73 : 37,011.45 = 14,883.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,819.73/37,011.45 = 14,883.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,819.73x = 37,011.45 × 14,883.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,819.73x = 550,851,403.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,851,403.63/26,819.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,539.03

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