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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.22, 37,019.40 and 14,888.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.22, 37,019.40 and 14,888.37 is: 20,546.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.22 : 37,019.40 = 14,888.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.22/37,019.40 = 14,888.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.22x = 37,019.40 × 14,888.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.22x = 551,158,524.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,158,524.38/26,825.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,546.28

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