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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,833.08, 37,027.78 and 14,895.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,833.08, 37,027.78 and 14,895.48 is: 20,554.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,833.08 : 37,027.78 = 14,895.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,833.08/37,027.78 = 14,895.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,833.08x = 37,027.78 × 14,895.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,833.08x = 551,546,556.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,546,556.43/26,833.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,554.72

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