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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,881.22, 37,096.23 and 14,945.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,881.22, 37,096.23 and 14,945.67 is: 20,625.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,881.22 : 37,096.23 = 14,945.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,881.22/37,096.23 = 14,945.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,881.22x = 37,096.23 × 14,945.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,881.22x = 554,428,011.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,428,011.82/26,881.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,625.11

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