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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,826.62, 37,020.44 and 14,890.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,826.62, 37,020.44 and 14,890.06 is: 20,548.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,826.62 : 37,020.44 = 14,890.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,826.62/37,020.44 = 14,890.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,826.62x = 37,020.44 × 14,890.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,826.62x = 551,236,572.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,236,572.83/26,826.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,548.12

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