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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,885.48, 37,099.89 and 14,946.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,885.48, 37,099.89 and 14,946.89 is: 20,625.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,885.48 : 37,099.89 = 14,946.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,885.48/37,099.89 = 14,946.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,885.48x = 37,099.89 × 14,946.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,885.48x = 554,527,789.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,527,789.34/26,885.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,625.55

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