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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,889.66, 37,105.02 and 14,951.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,889.66, 37,105.02 and 14,951.88 is: 20,632.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,889.66 : 37,105.02 = 14,951.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,889.66/37,105.02 = 14,951.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,889.66x = 37,105.02 × 14,951.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,889.66x = 554,789,806.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,789,806.44/26,889.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,632.09

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