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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,888.71, 37,105.96 and 14,951.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,888.71, 37,105.96 and 14,951.79 is: 20,633.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,888.71 : 37,105.96 = 14,951.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,888.71/37,105.96 = 14,951.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,888.71x = 37,105.96 × 14,951.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,888.71x = 554,800,539.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,800,539.67/26,888.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,633.21

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