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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.19, 37,018.06 and 14,888.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.19, 37,018.06 and 14,888.22 is: 20,545.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.19 : 37,018.06 = 14,888.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.19/37,018.06 = 14,888.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.19x = 37,018.06 × 14,888.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.19x = 551,132,946.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,132,946.81/26,825.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,545.35

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