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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.59, 37,018.97 and 14,888.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.59, 37,018.97 and 14,888.67 is: 20,546.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.59 : 37,018.97 = 14,888.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.59/37,018.97 = 14,888.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.59x = 37,018.97 × 14,888.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.59x = 551,163,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,163,070.64/26,825.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,546.17

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