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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,885.62, 37,103.40 and 14,948.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,885.62, 37,103.40 and 14,948.77 is: 20,629.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,885.62 : 37,103.40 = 14,948.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,885.62/37,103.40 = 14,948.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,885.62x = 37,103.40 × 14,948.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,885.62x = 554,650,192.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,650,192.82/26,885.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,629.99

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