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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,886.39, 37,104.08 and 14,950.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,886.39, 37,104.08 and 14,950.23 is: 20,631.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,886.39 : 37,104.08 = 14,950.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,886.39/37,104.08 = 14,950.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,886.39x = 37,104.08 × 14,950.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,886.39x = 554,714,455.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,714,455.19/26,886.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,631.79

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