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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,982.36, 37,236.28 and 14,883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,982.36, 37,236.28 and 14,883 is: 20,538.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,982.36 : 37,236.28 = 14,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,982.36/37,236.28 = 14,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,982.36x = 37,236.28 × 14,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,982.36x = 554,187,555.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,187,555.24/26,982.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,538.88

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