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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,889.72, 37,108.44 and 14,954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,889.72, 37,108.44 and 14,954.16 is: 20,637.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,889.72 : 37,108.44 = 14,954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,889.72/37,108.44 = 14,954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,889.72x = 37,108.44 × 14,954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,889.72x = 554,925,549.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,925,549.11/26,889.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.09

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