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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,886.70, 37,102.58 and 14,949.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,886.70, 37,102.58 and 14,949.17 is: 20,629.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,886.70 : 37,102.58 = 14,949.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,886.70/37,102.58 = 14,949.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,886.70x = 37,102.58 × 14,949.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,886.70x = 554,652,701.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,652,701.11/26,886.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,629.26

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