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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,828.19, 37,022.90 and 14,891.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,828.19, 37,022.90 and 14,891.52 is: 20,550.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,828.19 : 37,022.90 = 14,891.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,828.19/37,022.90 = 14,891.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,828.19x = 37,022.90 × 14,891.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,828.19x = 551,327,181.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,327,181.35/26,828.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,550.29

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