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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,829.61, 37,026.54 and 14,893.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,829.61, 37,026.54 and 14,893.14 is: 20,553.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,829.61 : 37,026.54 = 14,893.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,829.61/37,026.54 = 14,893.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,829.61x = 37,026.54 × 14,893.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,829.61x = 551,441,369.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,441,369.47/26,829.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,553.47

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