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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.49, 37,018.66 and 14,888.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.49, 37,018.66 and 14,888.97 is: 20,546.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.49 : 37,018.66 = 14,888.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.49/37,018.66 = 14,888.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.49x = 37,018.66 × 14,888.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.49x = 551,169,718.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,169,718.18/26,825.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,546.49

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