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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,925.77, 37,158.44 and 14,827.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,925.77, 37,158.44 and 14,827.54 is: 20,462.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,925.77 : 37,158.44 = 14,827.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,925.77/37,158.44 = 14,827.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,925.77x = 37,158.44 × 14,827.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,925.77x = 550,968,255.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,968,255.44/26,925.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,462.49

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