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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,826.66, 37,020.22 and 14,889.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,826.66, 37,020.22 and 14,889.28 is: 20,546.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,826.66 : 37,020.22 = 14,889.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,826.66/37,020.22 = 14,889.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,826.66x = 37,020.22 × 14,889.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,826.66x = 551,204,421.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,204,421.24/26,826.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,546.89

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