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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,826.45, 37,016.56 and 14,889.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,826.45, 37,016.56 and 14,889.88 is: 20,545.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,826.45 : 37,016.56 = 14,889.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,826.45/37,016.56 = 14,889.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,826.45x = 37,016.56 × 14,889.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,826.45x = 551,172,136.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,172,136.41/26,826.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,545.85

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