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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,821.42, 37,013.58 and 14,884.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,821.42, 37,013.58 and 14,884.76 is: 20,540.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,821.42 : 37,013.58 = 14,884.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,821.42/37,013.58 = 14,884.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,821.42x = 37,013.58 × 14,884.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,821.42x = 550,938,347.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,938,347.57/26,821.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,540.99

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