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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,883.61, 37,100.63 and 14,946.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,883.61, 37,100.63 and 14,946.77 is: 20,627.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,883.61 : 37,100.63 = 14,946.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,883.61/37,100.63 = 14,946.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,883.61x = 37,100.63 × 14,946.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,883.61x = 554,534,583.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,534,583.47/26,883.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.24

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