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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.74, 37,019.01 and 14,889.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.74, 37,019.01 and 14,889.22 is: 20,546.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.74 : 37,019.01 = 14,889.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.74/37,019.01 = 14,889.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.74x = 37,019.01 × 14,889.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.74x = 551,184,109.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,184,109.63/26,825.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,546.84

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