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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,889.63, 37,108.58 and 14,790.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,889.63, 37,108.58 and 14,790.61 is: 20,411.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,889.63 : 37,108.58 = 14,790.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,889.63/37,108.58 = 14,790.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,889.63x = 37,108.58 × 14,790.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,889.63x = 548,858,506.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,858,506.87/26,889.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,411.53

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