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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,826.51, 37,018.85 and 14,889.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,826.51, 37,018.85 and 14,889.85 is: 20,547.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,826.51 : 37,018.85 = 14,889.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,826.51/37,018.85 = 14,889.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,826.51x = 37,018.85 × 14,889.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,826.51x = 551,205,049.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,205,049.22/26,826.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,547.03

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