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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.50, 37,019.19 and 14,890.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.50, 37,019.19 and 14,890.76 is: 20,549.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.50 : 37,019.19 = 14,890.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.50/37,019.19 = 14,890.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.50x = 37,019.19 × 14,890.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.50x = 551,243,873.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,243,873.68/26,825.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,549.25

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