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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,888.54, 37,102.68 and 14,949.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,888.54, 37,102.68 and 14,949.50 is: 20,628.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,888.54 : 37,102.68 = 14,949.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,888.54/37,102.68 = 14,949.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,888.54x = 37,102.68 × 14,949.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,888.54x = 554,666,514.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,666,514.66/26,888.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,628.36

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