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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,824.59, 37,017.47 and 14,888.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,824.59, 37,017.47 and 14,888.43 is: 20,545.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,824.59 : 37,017.47 = 14,888.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,824.59/37,017.47 = 14,888.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,824.59x = 37,017.47 × 14,888.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,824.59x = 551,132,010.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,132,010.87/26,824.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,545.78

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