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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,883.83, 37,099.49 and 14,946.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,883.83, 37,099.49 and 14,946.93 is: 20,626.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,883.83 : 37,099.49 = 14,946.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,883.83/37,099.49 = 14,946.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,883.83x = 37,099.49 × 14,946.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,883.83x = 554,523,405.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,523,405.33/26,883.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,626.65

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