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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.76, 37,017.81 and 14,889.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.76, 37,017.81 and 14,889.10 is: 20,545.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.76 : 37,017.81 = 14,889.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.76/37,017.81 = 14,889.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.76x = 37,017.81 × 14,889.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.76x = 551,161,874.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,161,874.87/26,825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,545.99

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