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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,820.98, 37,013.35 and 14,885.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,820.98, 37,013.35 and 14,885.09 is: 20,541.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,820.98 : 37,013.35 = 14,885.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,820.98/37,013.35 = 14,885.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,820.98x = 37,013.35 × 14,885.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,820.98x = 550,947,045.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,947,045.95/26,820.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,541.64

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