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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,829.41, 37,023.89 and 14,892.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,829.41, 37,023.89 and 14,892.44 is: 20,551.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,829.41 : 37,023.89 = 14,892.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,829.41/37,023.89 = 14,892.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,829.41x = 37,023.89 × 14,892.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,829.41x = 551,375,800.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,375,800.81/26,829.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,551.18

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