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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,821.08, 37,015.29 and 14,886.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,821.08, 37,015.29 and 14,886.81 is: 20,545.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,821.08 : 37,015.29 = 14,886.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,821.08/37,015.29 = 14,886.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,821.08x = 37,015.29 × 14,886.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,821.08x = 551,039,589.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,039,589.32/26,821.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,545.02

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