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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.26, 37,017.12 and 14,888.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.26, 37,017.12 and 14,888.60 is: 20,545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.26 : 37,017.12 = 14,888.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.26/37,017.12 = 14,888.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.26x = 37,017.12 × 14,888.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.26x = 551,133,092.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,133,092.83/26,825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,545.30

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