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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,881.91, 37,099.28 and 14,946.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,881.91, 37,099.28 and 14,946.35 is: 20,627.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,881.91 : 37,099.28 = 14,946.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,881.91/37,099.28 = 14,946.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,881.91x = 37,099.28 × 14,946.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,881.91x = 554,498,563.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,498,563.40/26,881.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.20

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