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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,885.72, 37,102.44 and 14,950.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,885.72, 37,102.44 and 14,950.17 is: 20,631.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,885.72 : 37,102.44 = 14,950.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,885.72/37,102.44 = 14,950.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,885.72x = 37,102.44 × 14,950.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,885.72x = 554,687,785.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,687,785.41/26,885.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,631.32

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