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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,831.20, 37,027.98 and 14,894.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,831.20, 37,027.98 and 14,894.74 is: 20,555.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,831.20 : 37,027.98 = 14,894.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,831.20/37,027.98 = 14,894.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,831.20x = 37,027.98 × 14,894.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,831.20x = 551,522,134.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,522,134.83/26,831.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,555.25

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