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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,829.83, 37,023.31 and 14,892.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,829.83, 37,023.31 and 14,892.22 is: 20,550.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,829.83 : 37,023.31 = 14,892.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,829.83/37,023.31 = 14,892.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,829.83x = 37,023.31 × 14,892.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,829.83x = 551,359,331.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,359,331.78/26,829.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,550.24

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