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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,983.79, 37,236.78 and 14,718.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,983.79, 37,236.78 and 14,718.73 is: 20,311.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,983.79 : 37,236.78 = 14,718.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,983.79/37,236.78 = 14,718.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,983.79x = 37,236.78 × 14,718.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,983.79x = 548,078,110.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,078,110.89/26,983.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,311.38

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