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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,827.64, 37,019.76 and 14,891.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,827.64, 37,019.76 and 14,891.28 is: 20,548.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,827.64 : 37,019.76 = 14,891.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,827.64/37,019.76 = 14,891.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,827.64x = 37,019.76 × 14,891.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,827.64x = 551,271,611.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,271,611.69/26,827.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,548.64

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