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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,881.68, 37,094.40 and 14,944.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,881.68, 37,094.40 and 14,944.80 is: 20,622.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,881.68 : 37,094.40 = 14,944.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,881.68/37,094.40 = 14,944.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,881.68x = 37,094.40 × 14,944.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,881.68x = 554,368,389.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,368,389.12/26,881.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,622.54

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