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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,821.85, 37,014.44 and 14,886.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,821.85, 37,014.44 and 14,886.32 is: 20,543.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,821.85 : 37,014.44 = 14,886.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,821.85/37,014.44 = 14,886.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,821.85x = 37,014.44 × 14,886.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,821.85x = 551,008,538.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,008,538.96/26,821.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,543.28

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