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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.61, 37,019.07 and 14,889.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.61, 37,019.07 and 14,889.05 is: 20,546.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.61 : 37,019.07 = 14,889.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.61/37,019.07 = 14,889.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.61x = 37,019.07 × 14,889.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.61x = 551,178,784.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,178,784.18/26,825.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,546.74

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