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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,826.69, 37,020.71 and 14,727.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,826.69, 37,020.71 and 14,727.39 is: 20,323.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,826.69 : 37,020.71 = 14,727.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,826.69/37,020.71 = 14,727.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,826.69x = 37,020.71 × 14,727.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,826.69x = 545,218,332.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,218,332.24/26,826.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,323.72

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