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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,824.92, 37,016.64 and 14,887.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,824.92, 37,016.64 and 14,887.68 is: 20,544.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,824.92 : 37,016.64 = 14,887.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,824.92/37,016.64 = 14,887.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,824.92x = 37,016.64 × 14,887.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,824.92x = 551,091,891.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,091,891.00/26,824.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,544.03

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