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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,886.72, 37,105.14 and 14,949.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,886.72, 37,105.14 and 14,949.95 is: 20,631.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,886.72 : 37,105.14 = 14,949.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,886.72/37,105.14 = 14,949.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,886.72x = 37,105.14 × 14,949.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,886.72x = 554,719,802.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,719,802.22/26,886.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,631.74

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