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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,888.76, 37,104.72 and 14,951.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,888.76, 37,104.72 and 14,951.66 is: 20,632.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,888.76 : 37,104.72 = 14,951.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,888.76/37,104.72 = 14,951.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,888.76x = 37,104.72 × 14,951.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,888.76x = 554,777,157.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,777,157.84/26,888.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,632.31

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