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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,812.62, 37,002.64 and 14,875.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,812.62, 37,002.64 and 14,875.22 is: 20,528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,812.62 : 37,002.64 = 14,875.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,812.62/37,002.64 = 14,875.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,812.62x = 37,002.64 × 14,875.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,812.62x = 550,422,410.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,422,410.58/26,812.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,528.48

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