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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.47, 37,018.80 and 14,888.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.47, 37,018.80 and 14,888.54 is: 20,545.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.47 : 37,018.80 = 14,888.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.47/37,018.80 = 14,888.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.47x = 37,018.80 × 14,888.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.47x = 551,155,884.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,155,884.55/26,825.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,545.99

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