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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,891.39, 37,107.27 and 14,952.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,891.39, 37,107.27 and 14,952.80 is: 20,633.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,891.39 : 37,107.27 = 14,952.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,891.39/37,107.27 = 14,952.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,891.39x = 37,107.27 × 14,952.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,891.39x = 554,857,401.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,857,401.32/26,891.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,633.28

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