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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,827.26, 37,019.88 and 14,890.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,827.26, 37,019.88 and 14,890.60 is: 20,548.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,827.26 : 37,019.88 = 14,890.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,827.26/37,019.88 = 14,890.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,827.26x = 37,019.88 × 14,890.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,827.26x = 551,248,225.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,248,225.13/26,827.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,548.06

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