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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.94, 37,019.09 and 14,888.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.94, 37,019.09 and 14,888.97 is: 20,546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.94 : 37,019.09 = 14,888.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.94/37,019.09 = 14,888.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.94x = 37,019.09 × 14,888.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.94x = 551,176,045.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,176,045.99/26,825.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,546.38

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