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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,913.83, 37,140.90 and 14,815.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,913.83, 37,140.90 and 14,815.02 is: 20,444.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,913.83 : 37,140.90 = 14,815.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,913.83/37,140.90 = 14,815.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,913.83x = 37,140.90 × 14,815.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,913.83x = 550,243,260.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,243,260.04/26,913.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,444.63

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