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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.46, 37,023.53 and 14,892.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.46, 37,023.53 and 14,892.66 is: 20,554.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.46 : 37,023.53 = 14,892.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.46/37,023.53 = 14,892.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.46x = 37,023.53 × 14,892.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.46x = 551,378,844.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,378,844.29/26,825.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,554.31

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