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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,891.16, 37,109 and 14,954.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,891.16, 37,109 and 14,954.28 is: 20,636.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,891.16 : 37,109 = 14,954.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,891.16/37,109 = 14,954.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,891.16x = 37,109 × 14,954.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,891.16x = 554,938,376.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,938,376.52/26,891.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.46

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