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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,821.67, 37,013.93 and 14,885.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,821.67, 37,013.93 and 14,885.02 is: 20,541.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,821.67 : 37,013.93 = 14,885.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,821.67/37,013.93 = 14,885.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,821.67x = 37,013.93 × 14,885.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,821.67x = 550,953,088.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,953,088.33/26,821.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,541.34

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