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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,821.73, 37,013.61 and 14,884.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,821.73, 37,013.61 and 14,884.81 is: 20,540.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,821.73 : 37,013.61 = 14,884.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,821.73/37,013.61 = 14,884.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,821.73x = 37,013.61 × 14,884.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,821.73x = 550,940,640.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,940,640.02/26,821.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,540.83

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