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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.92, 37,018.02 and 14,888.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.92, 37,018.02 and 14,888.68 is: 20,545.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.92 : 37,018.02 = 14,888.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.92/37,018.02 = 14,888.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.92x = 37,018.02 × 14,888.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.92x = 551,149,454.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,149,454.01/26,825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,545.41

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