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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,888.04, 37,101.99 and 14,949

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,888.04, 37,101.99 and 14,949 is: 20,627.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,888.04 : 37,101.99 = 14,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,888.04/37,101.99 = 14,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,888.04x = 37,101.99 × 14,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,888.04x = 554,637,648.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,637,648.51/26,888.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.67

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