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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,885.63, 37,100.70 and 14,948.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,885.63, 37,100.70 and 14,948.12 is: 20,627.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,885.63 : 37,100.70 = 14,948.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,885.63/37,100.70 = 14,948.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,885.63x = 37,100.70 × 14,948.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,885.63x = 554,585,530.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,585,530.18/26,885.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.59

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