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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,824.91, 37,018.37 and 14,888.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,824.91, 37,018.37 and 14,888.24 is: 20,545.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,824.91 : 37,018.37 = 14,888.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,824.91/37,018.37 = 14,888.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,824.91x = 37,018.37 × 14,888.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,824.91x = 551,138,284.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,138,284.17/26,824.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,545.77

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