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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,890.04, 37,104.75 and 14,951

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,890.04, 37,104.75 and 14,951 is: 20,630.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,890.04 : 37,104.75 = 14,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,890.04/37,104.75 = 14,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,890.04x = 37,104.75 × 14,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,890.04x = 554,753,117.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,753,117.25/26,890.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,630.43

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