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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.68, 37,017.66 and 14,888.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.68, 37,017.66 and 14,888.26 is: 20,544.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.68 : 37,017.66 = 14,888.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.68/37,017.66 = 14,888.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.68x = 37,017.66 × 14,888.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.68x = 551,128,546.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,128,546.67/26,825.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,544.81

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