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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,820.73, 37,013.01 and 14,884.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,820.73, 37,013.01 and 14,884.84 is: 20,541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,820.73 : 37,013.01 = 14,884.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,820.73/37,013.01 = 14,884.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,820.73x = 37,013.01 × 14,884.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,820.73x = 550,932,731.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,932,731.77/26,820.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,541.30

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