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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,823.47, 37,018.71 and 14,889.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,823.47, 37,018.71 and 14,889.11 is: 20,548.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,823.47 : 37,018.71 = 14,889.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,823.47/37,018.71 = 14,889.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,823.47x = 37,018.71 × 14,889.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,823.47x = 551,175,460.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,175,460.15/26,823.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,548.26

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