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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,886.06, 37,102.29 and 14,949.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,886.06, 37,102.29 and 14,949.30 is: 20,629.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,886.06 : 37,102.29 = 14,949.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,886.06/37,102.29 = 14,949.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,886.06x = 37,102.29 × 14,949.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,886.06x = 554,653,263.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,653,263.90/26,886.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,629.77

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