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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,829.36, 37,023.96 and 14,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,829.36, 37,023.96 and 14,892 is: 20,550.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,829.36 : 37,023.96 = 14,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,829.36/37,023.96 = 14,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,829.36x = 37,023.96 × 14,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,829.36x = 551,360,812.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,360,812.32/26,829.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,550.65

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