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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,884.61, 37,102.01 and 14,947.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,884.61, 37,102.01 and 14,947.77 is: 20,628.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,884.61 : 37,102.01 = 14,947.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,884.61/37,102.01 = 14,947.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,884.61x = 37,102.01 × 14,947.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,884.61x = 554,592,312.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,592,312.02/26,884.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,628.62

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