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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,821.44, 37,013.69 and 14,886.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,821.44, 37,013.69 and 14,886.49 is: 20,543.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,821.44 : 37,013.69 = 14,886.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,821.44/37,013.69 = 14,886.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,821.44x = 37,013.69 × 14,886.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,821.44x = 551,003,926.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,003,926.05/26,821.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,543.41

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