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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,888.61, 37,107.06 and 14,952.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,888.61, 37,107.06 and 14,952.69 is: 20,635.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,888.61 : 37,107.06 = 14,952.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,888.61/37,107.06 = 14,952.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,888.61x = 37,107.06 × 14,952.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,888.61x = 554,850,364.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,850,364.99/26,888.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,635.14

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