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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,827.51, 37,020.22 and 14,890.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,827.51, 37,020.22 and 14,890.85 is: 20,548.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,827.51 : 37,020.22 = 14,890.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,827.51/37,020.22 = 14,890.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,827.51x = 37,020.22 × 14,890.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,827.51x = 551,262,542.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,262,542.99/26,827.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,548.41

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