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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,882.97, 37,098.64 and 14,947.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,882.97, 37,098.64 and 14,947.41 is: 20,627.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,882.97 : 37,098.64 = 14,947.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,882.97/37,098.64 = 14,947.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,882.97x = 37,098.64 × 14,947.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,882.97x = 554,528,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,528,582.52/26,882.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.50

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