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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,819.97, 37,013.88 and 14,885.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,819.97, 37,013.88 and 14,885.61 is: 20,543.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,819.97 : 37,013.88 = 14,885.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,819.97/37,013.88 = 14,885.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,819.97x = 37,013.88 × 14,885.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,819.97x = 550,974,182.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,974,182.27/26,819.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,543.43

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