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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,885.93, 37,102.46 and 14,948.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,885.93, 37,102.46 and 14,948.55 is: 20,628.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,885.93 : 37,102.46 = 14,948.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,885.93/37,102.46 = 14,948.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,885.93x = 37,102.46 × 14,948.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,885.93x = 554,627,903.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,627,903.69/26,885.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,628.93

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