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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,826.36, 37,019.82 and 14,889

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,826.36, 37,019.82 and 14,889 is: 20,546.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,826.36 : 37,019.82 = 14,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,826.36/37,019.82 = 14,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,826.36x = 37,019.82 × 14,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,826.36x = 551,188,099.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,188,099.98/26,826.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,546.51

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