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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,827.59, 37,020.61 and 14,890.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,827.59, 37,020.61 and 14,890.83 is: 20,548.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,827.59 : 37,020.61 = 14,890.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,827.59/37,020.61 = 14,890.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,827.59x = 37,020.61 × 14,890.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,827.59x = 551,267,610.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,267,610.01/26,827.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,548.53

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