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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.71, 37,021.21 and 14,889.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.71, 37,021.21 and 14,889.05 is: 20,547.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.71 : 37,021.21 = 14,889.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.71/37,021.21 = 14,889.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.71x = 37,021.21 × 14,889.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.71x = 551,210,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,210,387.20/26,825.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,547.84

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