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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,821.68, 37,010.76 and 14,882.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,821.68, 37,010.76 and 14,882.16 is: 20,535.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,821.68 : 37,010.76 = 14,882.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,821.68/37,010.76 = 14,882.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,821.68x = 37,010.76 × 14,882.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,821.68x = 550,800,052.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,800,052.04/26,821.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,535.63

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