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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,824.61, 37,017.21 and 14,725.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,824.61, 37,017.21 and 14,725.09 is: 20,320.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,824.61 : 37,017.21 = 14,725.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,824.61/37,017.21 = 14,725.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,824.61x = 37,017.21 × 14,725.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,824.61x = 545,081,850.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,081,850.29/26,824.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,320.21

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