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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,887.72, 37,106.52 and 14,950.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,887.72, 37,106.52 and 14,950.95 is: 20,633.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,887.72 : 37,106.52 = 14,950.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,887.72/37,106.52 = 14,950.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,887.72x = 37,106.52 × 14,950.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,887.72x = 554,777,725.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,777,725.19/26,887.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,633.13

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