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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,885.66, 37,103.45 and 14,952.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,885.66, 37,103.45 and 14,952.83 is: 20,635.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,885.66 : 37,103.45 = 14,952.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,885.66/37,103.45 = 14,952.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,885.66x = 37,103.45 × 14,952.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,885.66x = 554,801,319.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,801,319.98/26,885.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,635.59

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