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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,886.91, 37,104.87 and 14,950.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,886.91, 37,104.87 and 14,950.75 is: 20,632.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,886.91 : 37,104.87 = 14,950.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,886.91/37,104.87 = 14,950.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,886.91x = 37,104.87 × 14,950.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,886.91x = 554,745,635.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,745,635.15/26,886.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,632.55

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