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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,882.19, 37,098.37 and 14,783.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,882.19, 37,098.37 and 14,783.59 is: 20,401.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,882.19 : 37,098.37 = 14,783.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,882.19/37,098.37 = 14,783.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,882.19x = 37,098.37 × 14,783.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,882.19x = 548,447,091.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,447,091.75/26,882.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,401.88

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