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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.45, 37,015.18 and 14,888.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.45, 37,015.18 and 14,888.88 is: 20,544.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.45 : 37,015.18 = 14,888.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.45/37,015.18 = 14,888.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.45x = 37,015.18 × 14,888.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.45x = 551,114,535.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,114,535.98/26,825.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,544.47

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