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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,829.12, 37,021.14 and 14,892.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,829.12, 37,021.14 and 14,892.96 is: 20,550.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,829.12 : 37,021.14 = 14,892.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,829.12/37,021.14 = 14,892.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,829.12x = 37,021.14 × 14,892.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,829.12x = 551,354,357.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,354,357.17/26,829.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,550.59

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