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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,824.92, 37,018.39 and 14,889.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,824.92, 37,018.39 and 14,889.37 is: 20,547.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,824.92 : 37,018.39 = 14,889.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,824.92/37,018.39 = 14,889.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,824.92x = 37,018.39 × 14,889.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,824.92x = 551,180,514.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,180,514.95/26,824.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,547.33

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