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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.44, 37,018.40 and 14,888.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.44, 37,018.40 and 14,888.47 is: 20,545.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.44 : 37,018.40 = 14,888.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.44/37,018.40 = 14,888.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.44x = 37,018.40 × 14,888.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.44x = 551,147,337.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,147,337.85/26,825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,545.70

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