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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,822.51, 37,013.33 and 14,885.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,822.51, 37,013.33 and 14,885.85 is: 20,541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,822.51 : 37,013.33 = 14,885.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,822.51/37,013.33 = 14,885.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,822.51x = 37,013.33 × 14,885.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,822.51x = 550,974,915.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,974,915.60/26,822.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,541.52

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