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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.52, 37,017.48 and 14,888.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.52, 37,017.48 and 14,888.82 is: 20,545.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.52 : 37,017.48 = 14,888.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.52/37,017.48 = 14,888.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.52x = 37,017.48 × 14,888.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.52x = 551,146,596.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,146,596.57/26,825.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,545.61

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