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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,884.61, 37,100.64 and 14,947.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,884.61, 37,100.64 and 14,947.24 is: 20,627.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,884.61 : 37,100.64 = 14,947.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,884.61/37,100.64 = 14,947.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,884.61x = 37,100.64 × 14,947.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,884.61x = 554,552,133.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,552,133.53/26,884.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.12

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