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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,882.62, 37,095.90 and 14,945.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,882.62, 37,095.90 and 14,945.23 is: 20,623.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,882.62 : 37,095.90 = 14,945.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,882.62/37,095.90 = 14,945.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,882.62x = 37,095.90 × 14,945.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,882.62x = 554,406,757.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,406,757.56/26,882.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,623.24

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