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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,829.72, 37,023.12 and 14,892.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,829.72, 37,023.12 and 14,892.84 is: 20,551.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,829.72 : 37,023.12 = 14,892.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,829.72/37,023.12 = 14,892.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,829.72x = 37,023.12 × 14,892.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,829.72x = 551,379,402.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,379,402.46/26,829.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,551.07

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