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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,832.84, 37,027.40 and 14,895.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,832.84, 37,027.40 and 14,895.78 is: 20,555.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,832.84 : 37,027.40 = 14,895.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,832.84/37,027.40 = 14,895.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,832.84x = 37,027.40 × 14,895.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,832.84x = 551,552,004.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,552,004.37/26,832.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,555.11

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