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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,885.16, 37,099.82 and 14,948.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,885.16, 37,099.82 and 14,948.28 is: 20,627.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,885.16 : 37,099.82 = 14,948.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,885.16/37,099.82 = 14,948.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,885.16x = 37,099.82 × 14,948.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,885.16x = 554,578,497.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,578,497.31/26,885.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.68

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