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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,891.22, 37,110.24 and 14,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,891.22, 37,110.24 and 14,955.60 is: 20,638.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,891.22 : 37,110.24 = 14,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,891.22/37,110.24 = 14,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,891.22x = 37,110.24 × 14,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,891.22x = 555,005,905.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,005,905.34/26,891.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,638.93

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