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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.08, 37,020.34 and 14,888.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.08, 37,020.34 and 14,888.42 is: 20,546.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.08 : 37,020.34 = 14,888.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.08/37,020.34 = 14,888.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.08x = 37,020.34 × 14,888.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.08x = 551,174,315.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,174,315.13/26,825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,546.98

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