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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.47, 37,018.44 and 14,888.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.47, 37,018.44 and 14,888.50 is: 20,545.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.47 : 37,018.44 = 14,888.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.47/37,018.44 = 14,888.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.47x = 37,018.44 × 14,888.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.47x = 551,149,043.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,149,043.94/26,825.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,545.74

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