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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,819.79, 37,011.65 and 14,884.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,819.79, 37,011.65 and 14,884.31 is: 20,540.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,819.79 : 37,011.65 = 14,884.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,819.79/37,011.65 = 14,884.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,819.79x = 37,011.65 × 14,884.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,819.79x = 550,892,612.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,892,612.73/26,819.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,540.53

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