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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,884.62, 37,107.05 and 14,952.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,884.62, 37,107.05 and 14,952.51 is: 20,637.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,884.62 : 37,107.05 = 14,952.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,884.62/37,107.05 = 14,952.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,884.62x = 37,107.05 × 14,952.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,884.62x = 554,843,461.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,843,461.43/26,884.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.95

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