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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,827.71, 37,021.97 and 14,890.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,827.71, 37,021.97 and 14,890.74 is: 20,549.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,827.71 : 37,021.97 = 14,890.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,827.71/37,021.97 = 14,890.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,827.71x = 37,021.97 × 14,890.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,827.71x = 551,284,455.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,284,455.10/26,827.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,549.07

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