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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,886.69, 37,103.54 and 14,950.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,886.69, 37,103.54 and 14,950.02 is: 20,630.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,886.69 : 37,103.54 = 14,950.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,886.69/37,103.54 = 14,950.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,886.69x = 37,103.54 × 14,950.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,886.69x = 554,698,590.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,698,590.32/26,886.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,630.97

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