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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.78, 37,019.11 and 14,889.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.78, 37,019.11 and 14,889.62 is: 20,547.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.78 : 37,019.11 = 14,889.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.78/37,019.11 = 14,889.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.78x = 37,019.11 × 14,889.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.78x = 551,200,480.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,200,480.64/26,825.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,547.42

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