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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,827.16, 37,021.20 and 14,890.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,827.16, 37,021.20 and 14,890.19 is: 20,548.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,827.16 : 37,021.20 = 14,890.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,827.16/37,021.20 = 14,890.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,827.16x = 37,021.20 × 14,890.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,827.16x = 551,252,516.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,252,516.92/26,827.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,548.30

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