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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,822.76, 37,013.68 and 14,886.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,822.76, 37,013.68 and 14,886.10 is: 20,541.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,822.76 : 37,013.68 = 14,886.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,822.76/37,013.68 = 14,886.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,822.76x = 37,013.68 × 14,886.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,822.76x = 550,989,341.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,989,341.85/26,822.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,541.86

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