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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,832.42, 37,026.99 and 14,895.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,832.42, 37,026.99 and 14,895.18 is: 20,554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,832.42 : 37,026.99 = 14,895.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,832.42/37,026.99 = 14,895.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,832.42x = 37,026.99 × 14,895.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,832.42x = 551,523,680.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,523,680.91/26,832.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,554.38

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