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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,886.30, 37,103.13 and 14,950.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,886.30, 37,103.13 and 14,950.86 is: 20,632.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,886.30 : 37,103.13 = 14,950.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,886.30/37,103.13 = 14,950.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,886.30x = 37,103.13 × 14,950.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,886.30x = 554,723,702.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,723,702.19/26,886.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,632.21

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