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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,890.26, 37,105.72 and 14,951.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,890.26, 37,105.72 and 14,951.67 is: 20,631.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,890.26 : 37,105.72 = 14,951.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,890.26/37,105.72 = 14,951.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,890.26x = 37,105.72 × 14,951.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,890.26x = 554,792,443.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,792,443.17/26,890.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,631.72

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