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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,881.61, 37,097.87 and 14,944.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,881.61, 37,097.87 and 14,944.77 is: 20,624.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,881.61 : 37,097.87 = 14,944.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,881.61/37,097.87 = 14,944.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,881.61x = 37,097.87 × 14,944.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,881.61x = 554,419,059.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,419,059.92/26,881.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,624.48

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