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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,891.36, 37,106 and 14,954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,891.36, 37,106 and 14,954.80 is: 20,635.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,891.36 : 37,106 = 14,954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,891.36/37,106 = 14,954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,891.36x = 37,106 × 14,954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,891.36x = 554,912,808.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,912,808.80/26,891.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,635.36

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