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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,881.64, 37,099.06 and 14,947.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,881.64, 37,099.06 and 14,947.40 is: 20,628.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,881.64 : 37,099.06 = 14,947.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,881.64/37,099.06 = 14,947.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,881.64x = 37,099.06 × 14,947.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,881.64x = 554,534,489.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,534,489.44/26,881.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,628.74

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