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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.66, 37,018.85 and 14,888.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.66, 37,018.85 and 14,888.28 is: 20,545.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.66 : 37,018.85 = 14,888.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.66/37,018.85 = 14,888.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.66x = 37,018.85 × 14,888.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.66x = 551,146,929.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,146,929.64/26,825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,545.52

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