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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,889.77, 37,106.71 and 14,954.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,889.77, 37,106.71 and 14,954.22 is: 20,636.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,889.77 : 37,106.71 = 14,954.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,889.77/37,106.71 = 14,954.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,889.77x = 37,106.71 × 14,954.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,889.77x = 554,901,867.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,901,867.43/26,889.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.17

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