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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,828.41, 37,022.50 and 14,891.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,828.41, 37,022.50 and 14,891.44 is: 20,549.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,828.41 : 37,022.50 = 14,891.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,828.41/37,022.50 = 14,891.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,828.41x = 37,022.50 × 14,891.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,828.41x = 551,318,337.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,318,337.40/26,828.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,549.80

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