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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,881.62, 37,094.53 and 14,944.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,881.62, 37,094.53 and 14,944.23 is: 20,621.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,881.62 : 37,094.53 = 14,944.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,881.62/37,094.53 = 14,944.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,881.62x = 37,094.53 × 14,944.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,881.62x = 554,348,927.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,348,927.87/26,881.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,621.86

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