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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,822.68, 37,013.52 and 14,885.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,822.68, 37,013.52 and 14,885.28 is: 20,540.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,822.68 : 37,013.52 = 14,885.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,822.68/37,013.52 = 14,885.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,822.68x = 37,013.52 × 14,885.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,822.68x = 550,956,608.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,956,608.99/26,822.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,540.70

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