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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,828.69, 37,023.59 and 14,892.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,828.69, 37,023.59 and 14,892.02 is: 20,550.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,828.69 : 37,023.59 = 14,892.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,828.69/37,023.59 = 14,892.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,828.69x = 37,023.59 × 14,892.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,828.69x = 551,355,968.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,355,968.29/26,828.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,550.98

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